Gramme: meaning, definitions and examples
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gramme
[ ˈɡram ]
language
A unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
Synonyms
g, gram.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gramme |
Typically used in British English as an alternative spelling of 'gram' in scientific and educational contexts related to weight measurements.
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gram |
Used predominantly in American English and internationally in scientific, educational, and everyday contexts when referring to a unit of weight.
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g |
Commonly used as an abbreviation for 'gram' in informal contexts, recipe books, and when space is limited.
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Examples of usage
- The package weighed 500 grammes.
- The recipe called for 250 grammes of sugar.
linguistics
A set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gramme |
Used in British English to refer to a unit of weight. It is an older variant spelling of 'gram', more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
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grammar |
Refers to the set of structural rules governing the composition of sentences, phrases, and words in a language. Commonly used in educational contexts or when discussing language structure.
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syntax |
Refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Frequently used when discussing the formal structure of sentences, especially in linguistics and computer science.
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Examples of usage
- The student studied the rules of grammar and syntax.
- She struggled with the complex grammes of the language.
Translations
Translations of the word "gramme" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grama
🇮🇳 ग्राम
🇩🇪 Gramm
🇮🇩 gram
🇺🇦 грам
🇵🇱 gram
🇯🇵 グラム (guramu)
🇫🇷 gramme
🇪🇸 gramo
🇹🇷 gram
🇰🇷 그램 (geuraem)
🇸🇦 غرام (gharam)
🇨🇿 gram
🇸🇰 gram
🇨🇳 克 (kè)
🇸🇮 gram
🇮🇸 grömm
🇰🇿 грамм
🇬🇪 გრამი (grami)
🇦🇿 qram
🇲🇽 gramo
Etymology
The word 'gramme' originated from the French term 'gramme', which was derived from the Late Latin 'gramma', meaning a small weight. The use of 'gramme' as a unit of weight was established in the 18th century, while its usage in the linguistic context dates back to the early 19th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,757, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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