decimeter
|dec-i-me-ter|
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/ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtər/
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/ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtə/
one-tenth of a meter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decimeter' originates from the French word 'décimètre', which is derived from the Latin 'decimus' meaning 'tenth' and 'metrum' meaning 'measure'.
Historical Evolution
'décimètre' was adopted into English as 'decimeter' in the 19th century, maintaining its meaning as a unit of length.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one-tenth of a meter', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
The length of the pencil is about 2 decimeters.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/15 02:39