What is a decimate?

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a decimate is a latin word which means removal of tenth.

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What is the antonym of decimate?
There is no single word which is the antonym of decimate. To decimate is to reduce by one tenth, or 10% If a Roman Emperor ordered a legion decimated, say, for losing a battle, then a legion of 300...
What is a synonym for decimate?
How do you write the word Decimate in a sentence?
the entire classroom was decimated because of the flood.
What is the original meaning for decimate?
The original meaning for the term decimate is to kill one man out of every ten. This comes from ancient Roman times when mutinous squads were decimated. I.e. 1/10 of their soldiers were killed. The...
Can you put the word decimate in a sentence?
Sentence: Although a disaster was said to decimate the city's homes, 90% of the homes remained intact.Because I had eaten a big breakfast, I was only able to decimate my lunch.