degolyn

Welsh

Etymology

degol (“decimal”) +‎ -yn

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /dɛˈɡɔlɨ̞n/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /dɛˈɡoːlɪn/, /dɛˈɡɔlɪn/
  • Rhymes: -ɔlɨ̞n

Noun

degolyn m (plural degolion)

  1. (arithmetic) decimal
    Synonyms: degol, rhif degol

Derived terms
  • degolyn cod deuaidd (“binary-coded decimal”)
  • degolyn cyfwerth (“equivalent decimal”)
  • degolyn cylchol (“recurring decimal”)
  • degolyn diddiwedd (“infinite decimal”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
degolyn ddegolyn negolyn unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “degolyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  • Delyth Prys, J.P.M. Jones, Owain Davies, Gruffudd Prys (2006) Y Termiadur: termau wedi'u safoni; standardised terminology‎ (in Welsh), Cardiff: Awdurdod cymwysterau, cwricwlwm ac asesu Cymru (Qualifications curriculum & assessment authority for Wales), →ISBN, page 144
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