hektogram

hek·to·gram

H h

Transcription

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

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

Definition of hektogram word

noun hektogram a unit of mass or weight equal to 100 grams, equivalent to 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. Abbreviation: hg. 1

Just one definition for hektogram

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Origin of hektogram

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; hecto- + -gram2

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Parts of speech for Hektogram

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hektogram

hektogram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

hektogram usage trend in Literature

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