Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
millie
prefix
/ˈmɪli/
Definition
A small unit of measurement equal to one-thousandth of something, commonly used in scientific contexts.
Examples
- The millimeter (mm) is a unit that measures length.
- There are one thousand milliliters in a liter.
- In biology, a millimole is a measure of the amount of substance in a solution.
Meaning
Millie is often used as a prefix in the metric system, indicating a factor of one-thousandth.
Synonyms
- thousandth
- one-millions
- milli- (as a prefix)
