Greek and Latin Roots, Grades 3–5: Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: meter, metr

This vocabulary list features words derived from the Greek metron meaning "measure."
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  1. asymmetrical
    characterized by an imbalance in spatial arrangement
  2. barometer
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
  3. centimeter
    a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
  4. diameter
    the length of a straight line through the center of a circle
  5. diametric
    characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
  6. geometry
    the mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
  7. hydrometer
    an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of a liquid
  8. meter
    a basic unit of length (approximately 1.094 yards)
  9. metric
    based on a decimal unit of measurement
  10. metronome
    clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
  11. millimeter
    a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
  12. odometer
    instrument in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled
  13. optometrist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  14. pedometer
    device for counting the number of steps taken in walking
  15. perimeter
    a line enclosing a plane area
  16. speedometer
    a device on vehicles that measures how fast one is going
  17. symmetrical
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  18. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
  19. thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
  20. trigonometry
    the mathematics of three-sided figures and their functions
Created on Thu May 02 22:57:19 EDT 2024 (updated Thu Aug 08 10:52:33 EDT 2024)

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