Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milli
prefix
/ˈmɪli/
Definition
A metric prefix indicating a factor of one-thousandth (1/1000).
Examples
- A millimeter (mm) is one-thousandth of a meter.
- The milligram (mg) is one-thousandth of a gram.
Meaning
The term ‘milli’ is used in the metric system to represent a unit that is one-thousandth the base unit.
Synonyms
- None – ‘milli’ is a specific metric prefix without direct synonyms.