Word: kilopound
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ki
lo
pound
Definition: A non-SI unit of force equal to 1000 pounds-force.
Morphemes:
Affix: kilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χίλιοι
Language: grc
Decoded: khilioi
Meaning: one thousand
Affix: pound
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pondō
Language: la
Decoded: pondo
Meaning: by weight