recurring decimal

noun

1. Mathematics. repeating decimal.

recurring decimal

noun

1. a rational number that contains a pattern of digits repeated indefinitely after the decimal point Also calledcirculating decimalrepeating decimal

recurring decimal

/ rĭ-kûr′ĭng /

1. See repeating decimal

Word History and Origins

Origin of recurring decimal¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

We might as well make an infinitesimal series of fractions or a perpetually recurring decimal the object of our worship.

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The positions of these balls clearly convert his figure into the recurring decimal .

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And Squeith shall immediately be set to work on that recurring decimal.

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Its only a recurring decimal, and if we quickly put in the dot to stop the leakage, theres no need that it should ever recur.

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One might edge a wall-paper or fringe a robe with a recurring decimal.

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