Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

centi

Prefix

/ˈsɛn.ti/

Definition

A prefix in the metric system indicating one hundredth (1/100) of a unit.

Examples

Centi is often used in measurements such as centimeter, which is one hundredth of a meter.
In a centiliter, there are one hundred liters.
The term is commonly seen in scientific contexts, especially in physics and chemistry.

Meaning

The term ‘centi’ is derived from the Latin word ‘centum,’ which means ‘hundred.’ It is used in various measurements to signify that the item being measured is one-hundredth of the base unit.