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- US Pronunciation
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- [hek-tuh-mee-ter]
- /ˈhɛk təˌmi tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hek-tuh-mee-ter]
- /ˈhɛk təˌmi tər/
Definition of hektometer word
- noun hektometer a unit of length equal to 100 meters, or 328.08 feet. Abbreviation: hm. 1
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Origin of hektometer
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
From the French word hectomètre, dating back to 1800-10. See hecto-, -meter
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Parts of speech for Hektometer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hektometer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hektometer usage trend in Literature
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