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Millicent

MIH-lih-suhnt

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Millicent (noun) means one thousandth of a cent, a unit used in finance for pricing very small fractions, such as in securities or ad trading. Example: “Some online ad auctions settle bids down to a fraction of a millicent.”

noun

One thousandth of a cent, a unit used in finance for pricing very small fractions, such as in securities or ad trading.

"Some online ad auctions settle bids down to a fraction of a millicent."

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In plain EnglishA tiny fraction of a cent, used mostly in large-scale financial or digital transactions.

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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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Plural: millicents

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Etymology

As a name, from Old French Melisende, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning roughly "strong worker." As a monetary unit, it is simply "milli-" plus "cent."

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for Millicent

reticent maleficent magnificent

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Millicent” mean?

The word “Millicent” means one thousandth of a cent, a unit used in finance for pricing very small fractions, such as in securities or ad trading. In plain terms, a tiny fraction of a cent, used mostly in large-scale financial or digital transactions.

How do you pronounce “Millicent”?

“Millicent” is pronounced MIH-lih-suhnt (/ˈmɪlɪsənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Millicent” in a sentence?

Here is “Millicent” used in a sentence: “Some online ad auctions settle bids down to a fraction of a millicent.”

What part of speech is “Millicent”?

“Millicent” is a noun.

Where does the word “Millicent” come from?

The word “Millicent” comes from Old French. As a name, from Old French Melisende, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning roughly "strong worker." As a monetary unit, it is simply "milli-" plus "cent.".