Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hecto
prefix
/ˈhɛk.toʊ/
Definition
A metric prefix meaning 100; used to indicate a factor of one hundred in the measurement of units.
Examples
- The term hectoliter refers to 100 liters.
- In the metric system, a hectometer equals 100 meters.
- A hectare is a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, or 100 ares.
Meaning
Hecto denotes a multiplication by one hundred and is commonly used in metric measures such as hectogram (100 grams) or hectare (100 ares) in scientific and mathematical contexts.
Synonyms
- none applicable
