me·ter1
 meter1
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- pronunciation:
- mi
t
r
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the basic unit of length of the metric system, equal to one hundred centimeters or 3.28 feet.
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The word meter
contains the following part:
metr, -meter, -metry
Greek
root
that means
measure
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