hectometer

noun
hec·​to·​me·​ter | \ ˈhek-tə-ˌmē-tər How to pronounce hectometer (audio) , hek-ˈtä-mə-tər How to pronounce hectometer (audio) \

Definition of hectometer

: a unit of length equal to 100 meters — see Metric System Table

First Known Use of hectometer

1810, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hectometer

French hectomètre, from hect- + mètre meter

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More Definitions for hectometer

hectometer

noun
hec·​to·​me·​ter | \ ˈhek-tə-ˌmē-tər How to pronounce hectometer (audio) \

Kids Definition of hectometer

: a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters

hectometer

noun
hec·​to·​me·​ter
variants: or chiefly British hectometre \ ˈhek-​tə-​ˌmēt-​ər, hek-​ˈtäm-​ət-​ər How to pronounce hectometre (audio) \

Medical Definition of hectometer

: a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters