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Grade 5
(met-ric) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a system of measurement based on the meter.

Example Sentence

The metric ruler has increments of ten.

More Example Sentences

Kilometers are part of the metric system.

Synonyms

measuring; standard; decimal

Antonyms

imperial system

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metric
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Rhymes

  • detrich
  • detrick
  • hetrick
  • hettrick
  • metric
  • metrick
  • petrich
  • petrick
  • petrik
  • tetrick

  • obstetric

  • barometric
  • dissymmetric
  • geometric
  • gravimetric
  • optometric
  • parametric

  • econometric
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