millimetre

Meanings

• noun

  A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.

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Pronunciation

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Variants

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millimeter , millimeters , millimetre , millimetres

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Etymology

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The term 'millimetre' comes from the Latin 'mille' meaning thousand and 'metrum' meaning measure or meter.

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Trivia

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1. One millimetre is approximately equal to the thickness of a human hair.

2. The smallest unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) is the metre, but the millimetre is commonly used for everyday measurements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Centimeter: A centimeter is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is related to the millimetre as they both are used for measuring length.

2. Micrometer: A micrometer is an instrument used for measuring very small distances, typically in the range of micrometers. It is related to the millimetre as they both are units of length.

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The millimetre is a fundamental unit of measurement in various fields such as science, engineering, and manufacturing.

How to Memorize "millimetre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler marked with millimetres. Visualize the size of an object when you measure it in millimetres.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'millimetre' with the idea of precision and small measurements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Mate Makes Me Marvel' to remember that there are one thousand millimetres in a metre.

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