DECIMETRE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter

Synonyms

Decimeter, Dm, Decimetre

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "decimetre" comes from French décimètre.

🔗 Related Words

deci – A related word in the same word family.

metre – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.