kümnendkordne

Kümnendkordne is an Estonian word that translates to "tenfold" or "tenth" in English, depending on the context. It signifies a multiplication by ten or a division into ten equal parts.

In mathematical contexts, kümnendkordne refers to a value that is ten times larger than another. For example, if a quantity is kümnendkordne, it has been multiplied by ten. Conversely, when referring to fractions or divisions, kümnendkordne can indicate one tenth of something, signifying that a whole has been divided into ten equal portions.

The term is also used more generally in everyday language to express a significant increase or decrease, often by a factor of ten. For instance, a price could be described as kümnendkordne if it has risen significantly. Similarly, a reduction in size or quantity might be referred to as kümnendkordne if it has become ten times smaller. The specific meaning is usually clear from the surrounding words and the overall situation being described.