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one-tenth

Definition: One part out of ten equal parts of a whole.

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

1. The quotient of a unit divided by ten.
2. A proportion or amount that is equivalent to one part out of ten equal parts.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to something that is the tenth in a series or sequence.
2. Denoting a proportion or percentage equal to ten percent.

Example Sentences:

Noun:

1. Julia donated one-tenth of her salary to the charity.
2. The recipe called for one-tenth of a cup of sugar.

Adjective:

1. Jane's painting is the one-tenth art piece in the exhibition.
2. After careful calculations, he discovered that he only had a one-tenth chance of winning the lottery.

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