centimeter

Meanings

• noun

  A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a decimeter or one thousandth of a meter.

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Synonyms

cm , ㎝

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Variants

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centimeter , centimeters , centimeter-gram-second

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Etymology

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The word 'centimeter' comes from the Latin 'centum' meaning 'hundred' and the Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. One centimeter is approximately equal to the width of a human thumb.

2. The centimeter was first defined in the late 17th century as one one-hundredth part of a meter.

3. The metric system, which includes the centimeter, was first proposed by Gabriel Mouton in 1670.

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Related Concepts

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1. decimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to ten decimeters or one meter.

2. meter: A base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 1,000,000 centimeters.

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The centimeter is a fundamental unit of measurement in science and everyday life. It has been used extensively in various fields such as physics, engineering, and biology.

How to Memorize "centimeter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler with centimeter markings. Visualize the size of common objects in relation to the centimeter markings to understand its scale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the centimeter with common objects or situations. For example, a pen cap or a coin is approximately the size of a centimeter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cents Are Small Money' to remember that a centimeter is a small unit of measurement.

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