What does DECAD mean?

Heres an easy-to-understand dictionary-style entry for "decad": Decad 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• A group of ten things, especially a set of ten books by one author.
• A period of ten years.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /dɪˈkæd/
• UK: /ˈdɛkæd/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "decad" comes from the French word "décade," which means "a group of ten days." It was first used in English in the early 1800s to refer to a set of ten books by one author. It later came to refer to any group of ten things, as well as a period of ten years.

5. Synonyms

Decade, decennary, decennium, tenner.

6. Related Words

Acned, caned, dance, faced, raced.

7. Example Sentences

• The authors decads of poetry were highly acclaimed.
• The companys sales increased by 50% over the last decad.