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Dec Definition & Meaning

dec
noun
  1. the last (12th) month of the year
  2. (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

"Dec" in song lyrics

See how dec is used in real songs:

  • "Where you from? Straight From the Dec"
    Ghetto Mafia — In Decatur
  • "I-20 in the flesh I'm comin live from the Dec"
    I-20 f/ Bone Crusher, Ludacris — Break Bread
  • "From Colli Park, bout to hurt a known in the Dec"
    Pastor Troy — Gone Getcha

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Frequently asked questions

What does dec mean?
the last (12th) month of the year (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere
What part of speech is dec?
Dec is a noun.
How many definitions does dec have?
Dec has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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