Neuntel

ninth; one ninth

noun NOYN-tel Rare

Usage Note

Neuntel ist der Bruch 1/9. Praktisch ausschließlich in Mathekontexten anzutreffen. Als Bruch ergibt sich der interessante Dezimalwert 0,111..., also 'eine periodische Dezimalzahl'.

Examples

"Neun Neuntel ergeben zusammen eine ganze Einheit."

Natural Translation

Nine ninths together make one whole unit.

Literal Translation

Nine ninths result together in one whole unit.

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