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kilogram

 

[ ˈkɪləˌgræm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unit of measurement

A kilogram is a unit of measurement equal to 1000 grams. It is commonly used to measure the weight or mass of an object.

Synonyms

kg, kilo

Examples of usage

  • The package weighed 2 kilograms.
  • She bought 1 kilogram of apples.
  • We need to convert the weight from pounds to kilograms.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, a kilogram can refer to a large amount or quantity of something.

Synonyms

a large quantity, a lot

Examples of usage

  • She has a kilogram of homework to do.
  • He has a kilogram of books to read.

Translations

Translations of the word "kilogram" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quilograma

🇮🇳 किलोग्राम

🇩🇪 Kilogramm

🇮🇩 kilogram

🇺🇦 кілограм

🇵🇱 kilogram

🇯🇵 キログラム

🇫🇷 kilogramme

🇪🇸 kilogramo

🇹🇷 kilogram

🇰🇷 킬로그램

🇸🇦 كيلوجرام

🇨🇿 kilogram

🇸🇰 kilogram

🇨🇳 千克

🇸🇮 kilogram

🇮🇸 kílógram

🇰🇿 килограмм

🇬🇪 კილოგრამი

🇦🇿 kilogram

🇲🇽 kilogramo

Etymology

The word 'kilogram' originated from the French 'kilogramme', which was adopted from the Greek 'khilioi' meaning a thousand and 'gramma' meaning a small weight. The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of one liter of water, but it is now defined by a physical object called the International Prototype of the Kilogram, which is a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in France. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined based on fundamental constants of nature.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,184, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.