terminating decimal

noun

, Mathematics.

1. a decimal numeral in which, after a finite number of decimal places, all succeeding place values are 0, as ⅛ = 0.125 ( nonterminating decimal ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminating decimal¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The decimal form is definitely preferred for fractions with a terminating decimal representation; there may be some cultural influence here from the high status of scientific notation.

From Project Gutenberg

The decimal form is definitely preferred for fractions with a terminating decimal representation; there may be some cultural influence here from the high status of scientific notation.

From Project Gutenberg

The decimal form is definitely preferred for fractions with a terminating decimal representation; there may be some cultural influence here from the high status of scientific notation.

From Project Gutenberg