centare
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of area: A centare is a metric unit of area equal to one hundredth of an are, or one square meter.
Usage
- The word "centare" is a technical term used primarily in contexts involving land measurement, surveying, or historical metric system discussions. It is synonymous with "square meter" but emphasizes its derivation from the "are."
Examples
- Noun:
- The small garden plot was exactly one centare in size.
- Older land deeds might list area in centares instead of square meters.
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely archaic in everyday language. The modern and more common equivalent is the square meter.
- It can be found in some historical or specialized technical documents related to agriculture, real estate, or cartography.
Variants and Related Words
- Are (n): A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters. The centare is a subdivision of this unit.
- Square meter (n): The modern SI unit of area, equivalent to one centare.
- Hectare (n): A metric unit of area equal to 100 ares, or 10,000 square meters.
Synonyms
- Square meter: The standard modern unit of area.
- Metre squared: Another term for square meter.
Notes
- The word "centare" is formed from the prefix "centi-" (meaning one hundredth) and "are." It is not commonly used in contemporary English, having been almost entirely replaced by "square meter."
Noun
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a centare is 1/100th of an are
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