Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milli
prefix
ˈmɪli
Definition
A unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one thousandth (1/1000).
Examples
- Millimeter (mm) – one thousandth of a meter.
- Milligram (mg) – one thousandth of a gram.
- Millisecond (ms) – one thousandth of a second.
Meaning
Used to indicate that a measurement is one thousandth of the base unit.
Synonyms
- One-thousandth
- Subunit
