English Words: M

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metric inchnoun

A unit measure equivalent to 2.5 centimeters or 25 millimetres; 1/12 of a metric foot (“30 cm”)

metric martyrnoun

A shopkeeper who is penalized for selling goods using the imperial system primarily or exclusively, in violation of the Weights and Measures Acts.

metric milenoun

A distance in international athletics (particularly track), the 1500 meter race, being about a mile (~1609 meters).

metric ouncenoun

A metric approximation of the ounce; specifically:

metric poundnoun

Half a kilogram, or 500 grams.

metric shitloadnoun

A very large number or amount.

metric systemnoun

The system of units developed in France in the 1790s and now used worldwide.

metric tonnoun

A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.

metric tonnenoun

Alternative form of metric ton.

metricaladj

Relating to poetic meter.

metrical footnoun

The basic unit of the underlying rhythm of verse.

metricalitynoun

The condition of being metrical

metricallyadv

In a metrical manner.

metricateverb

To express physical quantities using the metric system.

metricationnoun

Conversion to the use of the metric system; metrification.

metricesnoun

plural of metric

metriciannoun

A composer of verses.

metriciseverb

Alternative form of metricize.

metricismnoun

The use of the metric system.

metricistnoun

One who studies poetic meter.

metricitynoun

The degree of a metric

metricizationnoun

The process of introducing metrics to a process or field.

metricizeverb

To make metric

metricsnoun

plural of metric

metrificationnoun

A composition in metrical form; a versification.

metrifiernoun

One who metrifies; a writer of verses.

metrifonatenoun

An irreversible organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, used as an insecticide and to treat schistosomiasis.

metrifyverb

To make verse.

metriopatheianoun

Moderation of the passions.

metrisabilitynoun

The quality or state of being metrisable.

metristnoun

Someone who writes verses.

metritisnoun

Inflammation of the uterus.

metrizabilitynoun

The quality of being metrizable.

metrizableadj

measurable, quantifiable

metrizedverb

simple past and past participle of metrize

metrizoatenoun

Any salt or ester of metrizoic acid.

Metro Manilaname

A region and metropolitan area in the Philippines. Capital: Manila. Largest city: Quezon City.

Metro Torontoname

A former supramunicipal government that existed in the late 20th century, composed of the former cities of Etobicoke, Scarborough, York, North York, East York, Toronto; which was merged into the 21st century city of Toronto, with six boroughs composed of the former cities of the merger.

metrobusnoun

A bus, in an urban rapid transit system, that is somewhat like a tram, and runs in a segregated busway

MetroCardnoun

A thin card with a magnetic stripe used to pay fares on New York City mass transit.

metrocentricadj

Focusing on a metropolis, or large city.

metrocentrismnoun

metrocentric attitudes and practices

metrochromenoun

An instrument with a lantern for measuring colours, used in conjunction with a telescope to note the colours of stars.

metrodynianoun

Synonym of metralgia.

metroethnicadj

Relating to metroethnicity.

metroethnicitynoun

A hybrid ethnicity associated with a modern multicultural urban lifestyle.

metrogainenoun

A form of rogaining held in an urban area.

metrogenicadj

Discovered by or caused by testing or measurement, and otherwise undetectable.

metrogonnoun

A kind of high-resolution, low-distortion, extra-wide photographic lens with a 90-degree field of view.

metrographnoun

An instrument attached to a locomotive for recording its speed and the number and duration of its stops.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter M contains 36,575 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 732 pages, and you are currently viewing page 327. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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