From Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”). Suffix. edit. -meter. Used to form the names of measuring devices. English · Suffix

28 сент. 2017 г. · word-forming element meaning "device or instrument for measuring;" commonly -ometer, occasionally -imeter; from French -mètre, from Greek metron ...

Measuring devices (such as ammeter, speedometer) are spelled "-meter" in all variants of English. The suffix "-meter" has the same Greek origin as the unit of ...

Suffix meaning instrument for measuring.

-metre. (nonstandard, British) Alternative form of -meter (suffix used to form the names of measuring devices). Derived terms.

a combining form meaning “measure,” used in the names of instruments measuring quantity, extent, degree, etc.: altimeter; barometer.

The meaning of METER is systematically arranged and measured rhythm in verse. How to use meter in a sentence. Did you know? Meter maid · Feed the meter · Kilogram-meter · Water meter

-meter. Also ‑metre. Measuring instrument; unit of measurement. Greek metron, measure; ‑metrēs, measurer. There are several hundred terms in ‑meter for ...

14 мая 2020 г. · The suffix -meter usually stands for 'measure' in English. So, in the word 'speedometer', -meter denotes that it is an instrument or device that ...