hectare
|hec-tare|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhɛkˌtɛr/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɛk.teər/
unit of area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hectare' originates from French, specifically the word 'hectare,' where 'hecto-' meant 'hundred' and 'are' referred to a unit of area.
Historical Evolution
'hectare' was adopted from the French word 'hectare' and has remained unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hundred ares,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres.
The farm covers an area of 50 hectares.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 05:12