Millimetre: meaning, definitions and examples
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millimetre
[ ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtər ]
measurement unit
A millimetre is a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used for measuring small distances or thicknesses.
Synonyms
mm.
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Used in formal or scientific contexts, such as academic papers, technical documents, or detailed measurements in engineering.
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Examples of usage
- The thickness of the paper is only a few millimetres.
- The insect is less than a millimetre long.
Translations
Translations of the word "millimetre" in other languages:
🇵🇹 milímetro
🇮🇳 मिलीमीटर
🇩🇪 Millimeter
🇮🇩 milimeter
🇺🇦 міліметр
🇵🇱 milimetr
🇯🇵 ミリメートル
🇫🇷 millimètre
🇪🇸 milímetro
🇹🇷 milimetre
🇰🇷 밀리미터
🇸🇦 مليمتر
🇨🇿 milimetr
🇸🇰 milimeter
🇨🇳 毫米
🇸🇮 milimeter
🇮🇸 millimetri
🇰🇿 миллиметр
🇬🇪 მილიმეტრი
🇦🇿 millimetr
🇲🇽 milímetro
Etymology
The word 'millimetre' originated from the French word 'millimètre', which was formed from the Latin 'milli-' (thousand) and 'metrum' (measure). The concept of using millimetres as a unit of measurement dates back to the early metric system developed in France in the 1790s.
See also: centimetre, kilometre.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,679, 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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