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/ˈmɪlɪ/ · prefix
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻³. Symbol: m..
Example: milligram
Example: millipede
Use milli- when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Milli- means In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻³. Symbol: m..
Common synonyms include chilia-.
Possible antonyms include kilo-.
Example: milligram
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