Definitions
- Referring to the position of something in a sequence or order. - Talking about a fraction that represents one part out of ten equal parts. - Describing the ordinal number that follows ninth and precedes eleventh.
- Referring to something that occurs every ten years. - Talking about an event or celebration that takes place once every decade. - Describing a period of ten years.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the number ten.
- 2Both words are used to describe a specific time frame or order.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives, nouns, and adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Tenth refers to a numerical position or fraction, while decennial refers to something that occurs every ten years.
- 2Usage: Tenth is more commonly used in everyday language, while decennial is more formal and less frequently used.
- 3Meaning: Tenth is a specific number or fraction, while decennial refers to a time frame or event.
- 4Context: Tenth is used in a wide range of contexts, while decennial is typically used in formal or academic contexts.
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Remember this!
Tenth and decennial are both related to the number ten, but they have different meanings and usage. Tenth refers to a numerical position or fraction, while decennial refers to something that occurs every ten years or a period of ten years. Tenth is more commonly used in everyday language, while decennial is more formal and less frequently used.
