metrically
|met-ric-al-ly|
B2
/ˈmɛtrɪkli/
(metric)
measurement standard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'metric' originates from French, specifically the word 'métrique,' where 'mètre' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'métrique' transformed into the English word 'metric,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metrically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to measurement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner related to the metric system.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to or measured by the metric system.
The data was metrically analyzed to ensure accuracy.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 04:01