Dicember vs. December: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 21, 2023
"Dicember" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "December," the twelfth month of the year. Always ensure accuracy for clarity in communication.
Which is correct: Dicember or December
How to spell December?
Dicember is Incorrect
December is Correct
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Key Differences
Think "Dec" like in "decimal" to remember the start of "December."
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Oct 20, 2023
December has the word "ember" at the end; visualize glowing embers in December's cold.
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Oct 20, 2023
The prefix "Dec-" commonly denotes the number ten.
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Oct 20, 2023
Recall familiar holidays in "December" to cement the correct spelling.
Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
Associate "December" with "Decade" as both begin with "Dec."
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Oct 20, 2023
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Dicember and December Definitions
December
A month for holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah.
December is festive with Christmas trees and menorahs.
Sara Rehman
Sep 12, 2023
December
A time for end-of-the-year reflections.
In December, many people look back on the year's events.
Sara Rehman
Sep 12, 2023
December
Associated with winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
December heralds the arrival of chilly winds.
Janet White
Sep 12, 2023
December
The twelfth and final month of the year.
Snowfall is common in December.
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Sep 12, 2023
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December
The month following November.
Holiday decorations appear after Thanksgiving, signaling December's approach.
Janet White
Sep 12, 2023
December
The 12th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar.
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Sep 10, 2023
December
The twelfth and last month of the year, containing thirty-one days. During this month occurs the winter solstice.
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Sep 10, 2023
December
Fig.: With reference to the end of the year and to the winter season; as, the December of his life.
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Sep 10, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called December?
It was the tenth month in the ancient Roman calendar. "Decem" means ten in Latin.
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Oct 20, 2023
Is December a countable noun?
No, but you can count instances of it, e.g., "two Decembers ago."
Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
What is the plural form of December?
Decembers (when referring to multiple instances, like "many Decembers ago").
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Oct 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with December?
"And" can be used, e.g., "November and December."
Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
What is the opposite of December?
There's no direct opposite, but June is six months away from December.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the first form of December?
December (as it's a noun, it doesn't have verb forms).
Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
How is December used in a sentence?
"We're planning a family gathering for December 25th."
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Oct 20, 2023
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