# decimal vs dermal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### decimal
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ · frequency rank #20,086*
Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

### dermal
*adjective · IPA [ˈdɜːməɫ] · frequency rank #36,956*
Of or pertaining to skin or integument (or other forms of tissue)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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