thermometer
|ther/mom/e/ter|
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/θərˈmɑːmɪtər/
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/θəˈmɒmɪtə/
temperature measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thermometer' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'thermo' meaning 'heat' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
Historical Evolution
'thermometer' changed from the French word 'thermomètre' and eventually became the modern English word 'thermometer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument to measure heat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
The nurse used a thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40