myriameter
Definition
Noun: A unit of length in the metric system equal to ten thousand meters (10,000 m). It is a rarely used measurement for very large distances.
Usage
The word "myriameter" is a specific, technical term. It is used in contexts involving large-scale measurements, such as in certain scientific, surveying, or historical discussions of the metric system. - The distance between the two cities was approximately three myriameters. - Older topographic maps sometimes used myriameters as a unit of measurement.
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely obsolete in modern scientific and everyday use, having been superseded by the more common kilometer (1,000 meters) for terrestrial distances.
- It may appear in historical texts or in discussions about the development and standardization of the metric system.
Variants and Related Words
- Myriametre: The British English spelling variant.
- Myria-: A now obsolete metric prefix denoting a factor of ten thousand (10⁴).
Synonyms
- 10 kilometers: This is the direct and more commonly understood equivalent (1 myriameter = 10 km).
Noun
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a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters
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