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gramme

 

[ ˈɡram ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

language

A unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

Synonyms

g, gram

Examples of usage

  • The package weighed 500 grammes.
  • The recipe called for 250 grammes of sugar.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

A set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

Synonyms

grammar, syntax

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.

See also: gram, grammy, gramps.

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.