Uncia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈʌnʃi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uncia is a noun meaning (pharmacy) Synonym of ounce, the English and American avoirdupois unit of mass.
Meaning
(pharmacy) Synonym of ounce, the English and American avoirdupois unit of mass.
More Meanings
- Synonym of twelfth.
- (algebra, obsolete) A numerical coefficient in a binomial.
- (historical) The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.
- (historical) The Roman inch, 1/12 of a Roman foot.
- (historical) A bronze coin minted by the Roman Republic, 1/12 of an as.
- (historical) A Roman unit of land area, 1/12 of a jugerum.
Word Forms
- uncias
- unciae
Synonyms for uncia
Depending on context, synonyms include ounce, twelfth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oncer, ounce, pound, onza, solidus, quartary.
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