What is another word for recurring decimals?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkˈɜːɹɪŋ dˈɛsɪmə͡lz] (IPA)

Recurring decimals, also known as repeating decimals, are numbers that have a pattern that repeats infinitely after the decimal point. Alternately, they can also be called ciclic decimals or periodic decimals. These decimals are often denoted using a vinculum or a dot above the digits that repeat. In addition to these mathematical terms, recurring decimals can also be described as "non-terminating decimals," meaning they do not end or finish. It is important to understand the concept of recurring decimals in mathematics, as they often arise in everyday calculations, such as in fractions and percentages.

What are the hypernyms for Recurring decimals?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    irrational numbers, rational numbers, Periodic numbers, Repeating numbers.

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