From Latin metrum (“a measure”), from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron). Noun. edit. metro m (plural metri). ( ...

, plural met·ros. ... a combining form meaning “measure,” used in the formation of compound words: metronome.

metropolitan: of or relating to the city. Etymology 2 edit From metra, medical English, via New Latin, via Ancient Greek μήτρα (mḗtra), "uterus".

9 дек. 2017 г. · Turns out it's derived from mḗtēr which literally means "mother", and thus metropolis becomes a "mother of cities", which makes a lot more sense.

11 янв. 2019 г. · Meaning "residing in or connected with a chief or capital city" is from 1550s. In reference to underground city railways, it is attested from ...

metro-. (word root) measure. Examples of words with the root metro-: metronome. Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by ...

The word part "metr" is a root that means "mother".

English word metro comes from Ancient Greek μήτηρ, French métropole, Ancient Greek πόλις. Detailed word origin of metro.

Definition of 'metro' ; 1 · a combining form meaning “measure,” used in the formation of compound words. metronome ; 2 · a combining form meaning “uterus,” used in ... Не найдено: root | Нужно включить: root

24 окт. 2024 г. · Word History ; Etymology. Noun. French métro, short for (chemin de fer) métropolitain metropolitan railroad ; First Known Use. Noun. 1904, in the ...