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What does the prefix of dec mean?

The prefix "dec" typically means ten or tenth.

Here are some examples:

* decade: a period of ten years

* decimal: relating to or based on the number ten

* decimeter: one-tenth of a meter

* deciliter: one-tenth of a liter

However, it's important to note that "dec" can also have other meanings in certain contexts, such as:

* decathlon: a sporting event consisting of ten track and field events

* December: the twelfth month of the year

In these cases, the meaning of "dec" is not related to ten.

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