metre

Bedeutung (English)

Noun

The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+⁴⁷⁄₁₂₇ (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

Verb

Alternative spelling of meter

Verb

To put into metrical form.

Konzepte

Meter

Versmaß

Metrum

Rhythmus

Schritt

Stimmung

Messinstrument

Messgerat

Tonmaß

Messeinrichtung

Messverfahren

Messwerkzeug

Metron

Messgerät

meter

Meßinstrument

Metrik

Synonyms

meter

meter

m

m

measure

rhythm

time

⌚

cadence

beat

verse

versification

musical temperament

measurement

metrical unit

metre-rule

verse line

metre, meter

rice

🍚

gage

gauge

instrument

measurement device

measuring instrument

standard

step

Mit Bindestrich als

me‧tre

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/ˈmiːtə/

Etymologie (English)

From French mètre, from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure, rule, length, size, poetic metre”). Doublet of meter, metron, and mether.