double-digit

UK: ˈdʌb.əl ˌdɪdʒ.ɪt | US: ˈdʌb.əl ˌdɪdʒ.ɪt

Definition

  1. adj. relating to or consisting of two numerical digits (10 to 99)

  2. n. a number between 10 and 99

Structure
double <twofold>digit <numeral>
Etymology

double-digit = double<twofold> + digit<numeral>

  • double (from Latin duplus, meaning "twofold")
  • digit (from Latin digitus, meaning "finger or toe," later extended to numerals due to counting on fingers)

Etymology Origin:
The term combines "double" (emphasizing duality) with "digit" (referring to numerals). Historically, fingers (digits) were used for counting, and "digit" evolved to represent single numerals (0–9). "Double-digit" thus logically describes numbers spanning two places (10–99), reflecting a compound of quantity ("double") and numerical representation ("digit").

Examples

  1. The company reported double-digit growth for the third consecutive quarter.

  2. Inflation rose to a double-digit percentage last year.

  3. She scored in the double-digits during the basketball game.

  4. Double-digit temperatures are expected this weekend.

  5. The stock market surged by double-digits after the announcement.