MPage 213
- English Word Metric system Definition See Metric, a.
- English Word Metrical Definition Of or pertaining to the meter; arranged in meter; consisting of verses; as, metrical compositions.
- English Word Metrical Definition Of or pertaining to measurement; as, the inch, foot, yard, etc., are metrical terms; esp., of or pertaining to the metric system.
- English Word Metrically Definition In a metrical manner.
- English Word Metrician Definition A composer of verses.
- English Word Metrification Definition Composition in metrical form; versification.
- English Word Metrify Definition To make verse.
- English Word Metrist Definition A maker of verses.
- English Word Metritis Definition Inflammation of the womb.
- English Word Metrochrome Definition An instrument for measuring colors.
- English Word Metrograph Definition An instrument attached to a locomotive for recording its speed and the number and duration of its stops.
- English Word Metrological Definition Of or pertaining to metrology.
- English Word Metrology Definition The science of, or a system of, weights and measures; also, a treatise on the subject.
- English Word Metromania Definition A mania for writing verses.
- English Word Metromaniac Definition One who has metromania.
- English Word Metrometer Definition An instrument for measuring the size of the womb.
- English Word Metronome Definition An instrument consisting of a short pendulum with a sliding weight. It is set in motion by clockwork, and serves to measure time in music.
- English Word Metronomy Definition Measurement of time by an instrument.
- English Word Metronymic Definition Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation. -- A metronymic appellation.
- English Word Metropole Definition A metropolis.