What is another word for decimal point?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛsɪmə͡l pˈɔ͡ɪnt] (IPA) 
The term "decimal point" refers to the punctuation mark that is used to separate the whole number portion from the fractional portion of a decimal number. It is commonly represented by a small dot or period. However, there are other words and phrases that can also be used to refer to this symbol, including "decimal mark", "decimal separator", "point d'appui", "fraction separator", "digit separator" and "floating point indicator". These synonyms are commonly used in different regions and industries, but all serve the same purpose - to indicate the point at which a number transitions from a whole to a fractional value.
