Centi- Definition

sentə, senti
prefix
One hundredth (10−2 ).
Centiliter.
American Heritage
One hundred.
Centipede.
American Heritage

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-2. Symbol: c.

Wiktionary
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One hundred.
Centipede.
Webster's New World
One hundredth part of; the factor 10-2
Centigram.
Webster's New World

Origin of Centi-

  • French from Latin centi- hundred from centum dekm̥ in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin centum, hundred via French.

    From Wiktionary

  • Fr < L < centum, hundred

    From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition

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