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decad

decad

6.8
A period of ten years
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛkæd/
  • Archaic
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  • Technological advances in the last decad have transformed the way we communicate.

Examples

  • The decad of the 1990s was marked by technological advancements.

  • The historian analyzed population trends over a decad to understand long-term changes.

  • She wrote a report summarizing the key events of the decad.

  • What a fascinating decad we live in!

  • The decad of the 2000s saw significant changes in global politics.

  • Many cultural movements emerged during the decad of the 1980s.

  • She celebrated her birthday with friends every decad during her youth.

Synonyms

decade
vsdecad
∞ 1.0

A period of ten years

has identical meaning but is a variant or less common form
decennium
vsdecad
8.2

A period of ten years

has identical meaning but is a variant or less common form
decennary
vsdecad
  • Archaic
9.9

A period lasting ten years

has identical meaning but is a variant or less common form

Surface Forms

decad singular
decads plural

Etymology

Decad is related to the common word decade, which comes from a root that means 'ten'. So a decad can mean a ten-year period, just like a decade.