Synonyms for

Millimetres

Verb / ˈmɪlʌˌmi:tɜ:z / Another word for millimetres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Millimetres is a unit of measurement that is equal to one thousandth of a meter.

Synonyms & similar words

millimetre millimeter mm mm millimeters micrometers microns micromillimeters micromillimetres micromicrons micromicrometers micromicromillimeters micromicromillimetres micromicros micromillimicrons micromillimicrometers micromillimicromillimeters micromillimicromillimetres micromillimicros micromicromicrons micromicromicrometers

Example sentences

  1. The length of the nail was measured in millimetres.
  2. The thickness of the wire was measured in millimetres.
  3. The diameter of the circle was measured in millimetres.
  4. The distance between the two points was measured in millimetres.
  5. The height of the plant was measured in millimetres.

Quotes

  • "I have always been fascinated by the measurement of things, by the millimetres and the micrometres and the nanometres." - Peter Higgs
  • "The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by millimetres." - Bruce Feirstein
  • "The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." - Mark Twain

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