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centi-
word element [L.], hundred; used (a) in naming units of measurement to indicate one hundredth (10−2) of the unit designated by the root with which it is combined (symbol c), such as centimeter and (b) to denote one hundred, such as centipede.
centi- (c),
(sen'ti), Do not confuse this prefix with the combining form centri-.Prefix used in the SI and metric system to signify one hundredth (10-2).
[L. centum, one hundred]
centi-
word element [L.], hundred; used (a) in naming units of measurement to indicate one hundredth (10−2) of the unit designated by the root with which it is combined (symbol c) and (b) to denote one hundred (e.g., centipede).centi- (c)
prefix meaning "a hundred or a hundredth": centibar, centiliter, centipoise.
centi-
(c)Prefix used in the SI and metric system to signify one hundredth (10-2).
[L. centum, one hundred]
centi-
prefix denoting a hundred.centi-
word element. [L.] hundred; usually used in naming units of measurement to indicate one-hundredth (10−2) of the unit designated by the root with which it is combined, e.g. centigram. Symbol c.