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^[1] (in Welsh), Cardiff: Awdurdod cymwysterau, cwricwlwm ac asesu Cymru (Qualifications curriculum & assessment authority for Wales), →ISBN, page 144