Centimetre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Centimetre is a noun meaning (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻² metres. Symbol: cm.
Meaning
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻² metres. Symbol: cm.
Example Sentences
Meronyms: picometre < nanometre < micrometre < millimetre
Holonyms: decimetre < metre < kilometre < megametre < gigametre < terametre < petametre
It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second).
Word Forms
- centimetres
- centimeter
Synonyms for centimetre
Depending on context, synonyms include centimeter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include centimeter, inch, tall, decimetre, picometre, centimole.
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