deciare
Extremely Low (Obsolete/Techical)Technical/Historical
Definition
Meaning
A metric unit of area equal to one-tenth of an are, or 10 square metres.
A rarely used measurement in land area, primarily of historical or extremely specialized scientific interest.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
The term is virtually obsolete. Its use is confined to historical contexts discussing very early metrication or in highly specialized scientific literature dealing with precise, small-scale land measurements. It is not used in contemporary discourse.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No practical difference exists, as the term is not used in either variety.
Connotations
None.
Frequency
Equally non-existent in both British and American English.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
[Number] + deciare(s) + of + [land/area]Vocabulary
Synonyms
Weak
Usage
Context Usage
Business
Never used.
Academic
Extremely rare, only in historical studies of measurement systems.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Virtually obsolete. The square metre is the standard SI unit.
Examples
By CEFR Level
- The old land registry listed the plot as measuring five deciare.
- In the 1790s French cadastral surveys, smaller parcels were sometimes measured in deciare, though the practice was short-lived.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think DECImal AREa: a DECI (tenth) of an ARE (100 sq m).
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- No direct translation. 'Квадратный метр' (square metre) is the functional equivalent for any practical purpose.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing it with 'decare' (10 ares, or 1000 sq m).
- Attempting to use it in modern contexts.
Practice
Quiz
The deciare is primarily of what type of interest today?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is extremely rare and considered obsolete for practical use.
One deciare is one-tenth (1/10) of an are.
For general English, no. It is only relevant for specific historical or metrological research.
The square metre (m²) is the standard SI unit for area, making subunits like the deciare redundant.