Hectometer: meaning, definitions and examples
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hectometer
[ ˈhɛktəˌmiːtər ]
measurement unit
A hectometer is a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters. It is commonly used in measuring distances in fields such as agriculture and forestry.
Synonyms
100 meters, decameter, kilometer
Examples of usage
- The field is 3 hectometers long.
- She ran a hectometer in the race.
- The forest is approximately 5 hectometers wide.
Translations
Translations of the word "hectometer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hectómetro
🇮🇳 हेक्टोमीटर
🇩🇪 Hektometer
🇮🇩 hektometer
🇺🇦 гектометр
🇵🇱 hektometr
🇯🇵 ヘクトメートル
🇫🇷 hectomètre
🇪🇸 hectómetro
🇹🇷 hektometre
🇰🇷 헥토미터
🇸🇦 هكتومتر
🇨🇿 hektometr
🇸🇰 hektometer
🇨🇳 公制百米 (gōngzhì bǎimǐ)
🇸🇮 hektometer
🇮🇸 hektómeter
🇰🇿 гектометр
🇬🇪 ჰექტომეტრი
🇦🇿 hektometr
🇲🇽 hectómetro
Etymology
The term 'hectometer' is derived from the metric system, which was established in France during the late 18th century. The prefix 'hecto-' comes from the Greek word 'hekaton,' meaning 'hundred.' The adoption of the metric system aimed to create a universal system of measurement, facilitating trade and scientific communication. Since the hectometer represents 100 meters, it is a convenient unit for measuring larger distances where the meter may be too small of a unit. The use of hectometers is less common in everyday usage, with meters and kilometers being preferred; however, it finds application in some scientific and engineering contexts.