English Explanatory Dictionary

centimetre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻² metres. Symbol: cm

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-centimetre.wav /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/

Word forms

centimetre centimetres centimeter

Etymology

Borrowed from French centimètre; equivalent to centi- + metre.

Synonyms

cm ㎝

Derived words

centimetre of water centimetric cubic centimetre square centimetre subcentimetre
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