: one thousandth part of
milliampere

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin milli- thousand, from mille

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“Milli-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milli-. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

milli-

combining form
: thousandth
millimeter
Etymology

derived from Latin mille "thousand"

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