What is another word for recurring decimal?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪkˈɜːɹɪŋ dˈɛsɪmə͡l] (IPA) 
A recurring decimal, also known as a repeating decimal, is a number that has a repeating pattern of digits after the decimal point. Some synonyms for recurring decimal include cyclic decimal, periodic decimal, and infinite decimal. These terms are often used interchangeably, although cyclic decimal refers specifically to a repeating pattern that is n digits long, while periodic decimal refers to any repeating pattern, regardless of length. Infinite decimal simply refers to any number that continues indefinitely after the decimal point, which includes both recurring and non-recurring decimals. Regardless of terminology, recurring decimals are a fascinating mathematical concept that can be found in a wide range of calculations and equations.
