The decade
Example: The decade shows significant changes in technology
Definition
"The decade" refers to a period of ten consecutive years. It is often used to describe or analyze historical, cultural, or technological developments occurring within that span. For example, "The decade shows significant changes in technology" highlights changes during a specific ten-year period.
Etymology
The term "the decade" comes from the Greek word 'dekas,' meaning 'ten.' It entered English through Latin 'decas,' referring to a group of ten. Did you know? The concept of dividing time into tens likely originated from humans' natural tendency to count using their fingers.
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"The decade" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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