Word: nanometre
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
me
tre
Definition: An SI subunit of length equal to 10-9 metres. Symbol: nm
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
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 10−9. Symbol: n
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: metre
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns