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variant of deca- before a vowel: decathlon.

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Definition for dec- (2 of 4)

dec.¹

abbreviation

(in prescriptions) pour off.

Origin of dec.

From the Latin word dēcantā

Definition for dec- (3 of 4)

dec.²

abbreviation

deceased.

decimeter.

declension.

decrease.

Music. decrescendo.

Definition for dec- (4 of 4)

Dec.

abbreviation

December.

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After the lapse of a short time the schools were completed, and up to the present (Dec. 1869) worship has been held in them.
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Those who are interested may be referred to an excellent article in America for Dec. 20, 1913, "What to say and how to say it."
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The Council of Trent, on receiving an account of the battle, Dec. 28th, offered solemn thanksgivings.
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Convention of Dec. 31, 1913, regarding the unification of commercial statistics.
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Convention of Dec. 21, 1904, regarding the exemption of hospital ships from dues and charges in ports.
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British Dictionary definitions for dec- (1 of 2)

Dec

abbreviation for

December

British Dictionary definitions for dec- (2 of 2)

dec.

abbreviation for

deceased

music decrescendo

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