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hectogram

hec·to·gram
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hek-tuh-gram]
    • /ˈhɛk təˌgræm/
    • /hectoɡram/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hek-tuh-gram]
    • /ˈhɛk təˌgræm/

Definitions of hectogram word

  • noun hectogram a unit of mass or weight equal to 100 grams, equivalent to 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. Abbreviation: hg. 1
  • noun hectogram A metric unit of mass equal to one hundred grams. 1
  • noun hectogram one hundred grams. 1 hectogram is equivalent to 3.527 ounces 0
  • noun hectogram one hundred grams (3.527 ounces): abbrev. hg 0
  • noun hectogram (metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 102 grams. 0

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Origin of hectogram

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; hecto- + -gram2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Hectogram

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hectogram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hectogram usage trend in Literature

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