hectometre
2 synonyms for hectometre, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An SI unit of length equal to one hundred metres, symbol hm.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hectometer
How to use hectometre
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
one hectometre
measured in hectometres
a hectometre long
It is a formal metric term, mostly seen in scientific, surveying or technical contexts rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Hectometre is built from the prefix hecto-, meaning a hundred, joined to metre, the base unit of length.
Full origin of hectometre →Frequently asked questions
What does hectometre mean?
A hectometre is a unit of length equal to one hundred metres.
What is the symbol for a hectometre?
The symbol is hm.
How is hectometre spelled in American English?
In American English it is usually spelled hectometer.
