Definition

A unit of length in the metric system equal to ten meters.

Example

The distance between the two towns is about five dekameters.

Conversation

Did you know that a dekameter is a unit of measurement?

Really? I thought it was just a made-up word!

Nope, it's actually used to measure distance, like ten meters.

That's interesting! I guess I need to brush up on my units.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Dekameter** → It is formed from "deka-" (from Greek "deka", meaning ten) and "meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "dekameter" refers to a unit of length that is ten meters long.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deka-' meaning ten and 'meter' meaning measure — a dekameter is a measure of length that is ten times a meter.

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