Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milli
Prefix
ˈmil-ē
Definition
A metric prefix that denotes a factor of one thousandth (1/1000) of a unit.
Examples
- Millimeter (mm) – a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.
- Milligram (mg) – a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
- Milliliter (mL) – a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter.
Meaning
Used in the International System of Units (SI), ‘milli’ signifies a division of measurements, making it easier to express small quantities in a manageable form.
Synonyms
- One thousandth
- 0.001
