Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kil
Prefix / Unit of Measurement
/kɪl/
Definition
A unit of measurement equal to one thousand units, commonly used to express quantities in various contexts such as distance or mass.
Examples
- The car traveled 100 kilometers in just an hour.
- He lifted a weight of 1 kilgram during the competition.
- The hiker completed a kiloleap to reach the summit.
Meaning
The term ‘kil’ is often used as a prefix in metric units to denote a factor of one thousand. It is derived from the metric system, which originated in France during the late 18th century.
Synonyms
- kilo
- thousand
- 1,000
