Definition

A unit of area measurement in the metric system that is equal to 10 ares, or approximately 0.2471 acres.

Example

The farmer bought a decare of land to expand his crops.

Conversation

Did you know that a decare is a metric unit used for measuring land area?

Really? I had no idea what that was.

Yeah, it's equal to 10 ares, which is pretty interesting.

That makes sense! I wonder how many decares my yard is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Latin 'declarare', meaning to make clear or to declare. The prefix 'de-' (meaning down or away) combined with 'clarare' (meaning to make clear) forms the meaning of making something clear or known.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making clear' ('clarare') something 'down' or 'away' ('de-') — that's why to declare means to make something known.

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