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centimetre

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Centimetre (noun) means a metric unit of length equal to a hundredth of a metre.

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A metric unit of length equal to a hundredth of a metre.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Taken from French centimètre, equivalent to centi- plus metre.

Synonyms

cm centimeter

Related words

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Rhymes for centimetre

metre kilometre hectometre millimetre

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What is the meaning of centimetre?

"centimetre" (noun) means a metric unit of length equal to a hundredth of a metre.

What is another word for centimetre?

Other words for "centimetre" include cm, centimeter.

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