- metric met·ric adj
- ['mɛtrɪk]
metrico (-a)
to go metric — adottare il sistema metrico decimale
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metric met·ric adj
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met·ric — /ˈmɛtrık/ adj 1 : of, relating to, or based on the metric system The metric unit of energy is the “joule.” a metric wrench [=a wrench that is sized according to the metric system] 2 : ↑metrical metri … Useful english dictionary
metric — met|ric [ˈmetrık] adj [Date: 1800 1900; : French; Origin: métrique, from mètre; METER1] 1.) using or connected with the ↑metric system of weights and measures →↑imperial ▪ a metric tonne ▪ The parts all come in metric sizes now. 2.) metrical … Dictionary of contemporary English
metric — Quantitative; relating to measurement. See m. system. [G. metrikos, fr. metron, measure] * * * met·ric me trik adj of, relating to, or using the metric system <a metric study> met·ri·cal·ly tri k(ə )lē adv * * * met·ric (metґrik) [Gr.… … Medical dictionary
metric — I met•ric [[t]ˈmɛ trɪk[/t]] adj. pertaining to the meter or to the metric system • Etymology: 1860–65; < F métrique; see meter I, ic II met•ric [[t]ˈmɛ trɪk[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to distance: metric geometry[/ex] 2) metrical 3) math. Math. a … From formal English to slang
isometric — i•so•met•ric [[t]ˌaɪ səˈmɛ trɪk[/t]] adj. Also, i so•met′ri•cal. 1) math. of, pertaining to, or having equality of measure 2) cvb of or pertaining to isometric exercise 3) cry noting or pertaining to a system of crystallization that is… … From formal English to slang
volumetric — Relating to measurement by volume. * * * vol·u·met·ric .väl yu̇ me trik adj of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume vol·u·met·ri·cal·ly tri k(ə )lē adv * * * vol·u·met·ric (vol″u metґrik) [volume + metric] pertaining to or… … Medical dictionary
hypermetric — [hī΄pər me′trik] Prosody adj. 〚< Gr hypermetros, beyond measure: see HYPER & METRIC〛 having an extra syllable or syllables: also hypermetrical … Universalium
