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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).

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Origin of milli-

<French <Latin, combining form of mille thousand

Words nearby milli-

Milles, millesimal, millet, Millett, millhouse, milli-, milliammeter, milliampere, milliard, milliary, millibar

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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. Chambers
The leader scowled at him, and some words were interchanged, but it ended in Milli being sent for.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931|Various
Milli was an experienced swimmer, for the undersea folk enjoyed the privilege of a large indoor pool.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931|Various
George and Milli then took up again the problem of saving the outer earth from the threatened invasion.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931|Various

Silently Hakin and Abbot sprang upon the guard and throttled him; then released Milli.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931|Various

British Dictionary definitions for milli-

milli-

prefix

denoting 10 –3millimetre Symbol: m

Word Origin for milli-

from French, from Latin mille thousand, this meaning being maintained in words borrowed from Latin (millipede)

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Medical definitions for milli-

milli-

pref.

One thousandth (10-3):millisecond.

Scientific definitions for milli-

milli-

A prefix that means one thousandth, as in millimeter, one thousandth of a meter.