Assertion: metric system's unit | /r/RelatedTo | the base units
Facets:
value: directly
type: MANNER
value: by multiples
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Each variant of the metric system has a degree of coherence—the derived units are directly related to the base units without the need for intermediate conversion factors.
text: Neither fractions would be in halves as it is customary in fractions of inches, nor derived units would be related to the base units by multiples other than powers of ten, as is the case with twelve inches making a foot.
text: Each variant of the metric system has a degree of coherence – the various derived units being directly related to the base units without the need of intermediate conversion factors.