milli-
a combining form meaning “thousand” (millipede): in the metric system, used in the names of units equal to one thousandth of the given base unit (millimeter).
Origin of milli-
1Words Nearby milli-
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How to use milli- in a sentence
N er fr Gretti at segja; hann lt skamt hǫggva milli, ar til er jǫtunninn d. Gekk Grettir innar eptir hellinum.
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersThe leader scowled at him, and some words were interchanged, but it ended in Milli being sent for.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931 | VariousMilli was an experienced swimmer, for the undersea folk enjoyed the privilege of a large indoor pool.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931 | VariousGeorge and Milli then took up again the problem of saving the outer earth from the threatened invasion.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931 | VariousSilently Hakin and Abbot sprang upon the guard and throttled him; then released Milli.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for milli-
denoting 10 –3: millimetre Symbol: m
Origin of milli-
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Scientific definitions for milli-
A prefix that means one thousandth, as in millimeter, one thousandth of a meter.
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