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circulating decimal

 

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Noun circulating decimal has 1 sense
  1. circulating decimal, recurring decimal, repeating decimal - a decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely
    --1 is a kind of decimal fraction, decimal

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Circulating Decimal

A circulating decimal refers to a decimal number or fraction in which one or more digits repeat infinitely after a certain point.

Sense: Mathematics

Noun

In mathematics, a circulating decimal is a representation of a real number that includes a sequence of digits that repeats indefinitely.

For example: In the number 0.666..., the digit "6" repeats infinitely.

Adjective

The adjective form of circulating decimal describes a number or fraction that exhibits the property of repeating digits indefinitely.

For example: The decimal representation of 1/3, which is 0.333..., is a circulating decimal.

Sample Sentences

1. The concept of a circulating decimal is important in understanding the nature of irrational numbers.

2. Tom struggled with converting a fraction into a circulating decimal.

3. Students need to be familiar with solving problems involving circulating decimals in their math exams.

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