Decimalized

/ˈdɛsɪməlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been converted to or expressed in the decimal system.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'decimalize.' Describes the state of something after it has undergone decimalization.

Kelly Says

Australia's transition to decimalized currency in 1966 was so successful that many Australians didn't realize it had ever been different—the system felt natural almost immediately, showing how adaptable humans are to new number systems.

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