myEtymology.com: English etymology of decile

Etymology of the English word decile

the English word decile

using the English suffix -ile

using the English prefix deca-

derived from the Greek word deka, δέκα

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dekm₀

using the English prefix deci-

derived from the French prefix deci-

derived from the Latin word decimus

derived from the Latin word decem (ten)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dekm₀

using the English prefix dec-

using the English suffix -ile

The earliest known usage of decile in English dates from the 17th century.

Word found in Modern English