decimetre
What is another word for decimetre? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter, written dm.
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How to use decimetre
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
square decimeter
cubic decimeter
a decimeter long
a few decimeters
It is a technical term used mostly in science and measurement.
Etymology
English borrowed the word from French décimètre. It can also be analyzed as the prefix deci- joined to meter.
Full origin of decimetre →Frequently asked questions
How long is a decimetre?
A decimetre is one tenth of a meter, which is 10 to the power of minus 1 meters. Its symbol is dm.
Is decimetre or decimeter the correct spelling?
Both are correct. Decimeter is the American spelling and decimetre is the spelling used in British English.
What is the symbol for decimetre?
The symbol is dm.
