Decametre

Pronunciation: /dɛˈkæmɪtər/

Definitions of decametre

noun a unit of length in the metric system equal to ten meters

Example Sentences

A1 A decametre is a unit of measurement equal to ten meters.

A2 The decametre was used to measure the length of the field.

B1 The construction project required the use of decametres to accurately measure the distance.

B2 The surveyor used a decametre to mark out the boundaries of the property.

C1 The decametre is commonly used in civil engineering for large-scale measurements.

C2 Precision is key when using a decametre to ensure accurate measurements are taken.

Examples of decametre in a Sentence

formal The construction project required precise measurements, including the use of a decametre for accurate lengths.

informal I had to bust out the decametre to measure how long the room was for the new furniture.

slang I snagged a decametre from the toolbox to check the size of the backyard for the party.

figurative Her love for gardening was so immense that she could measure it in decametres.

Grammatical Forms of decametre

• plural: decametres
• comparative: more decametre
• superlative: most decametre
• present tense: decametre
• future tense: will decametre
• perfect tense: has decametred
• continuous tense: is decametreing
• singular: decametre
• positive degree: decametre
• infinitive: to decametre
• gerund: decametring
• participle: decametred

Origin and Evolution of decametre

First Known Use: 1795 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'decametre' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the metric system to represent a unit of length equal to 10 meters, the usage of 'decametre' has evolved to be less common in modern language as the metric system has standardized the use of meters without the need for the prefix 'deca-'.