English Explanatory Dictionary

hecto-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. hundred
  2. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 100. Symbol: h

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hecto- hect-

Etymology

From French hecto-, from Ancient Greek ἑκατόν (hekatón, “hundred”). Doublet of hecato- and centi-.

Synonyms

centi- hecato-
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