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-

<French <Latin, combining form of mille thousand

Words 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. 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 –3: millimetre Symbol: m

Origin of milli-

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

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Scientific definitions for milli-

milli-

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

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