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centi

Part of Speech: Noun

1. A prefix used in the metric system to denote one-hundredth (1/100).

Sample Sentence:

- The length of the pencil is measured in centimeters, where 'centi' represents one-hundredth of a meter.

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. Pertaining to or containing one-hundredth part of a specified unit.

Sample Sentence:

- The centimeter scale on the ruler provides centi-precision measurements.

Part of Speech: Noun

2. A unit of currency equal to one-hundredth or centesimal part of the primary unit.

Sample Sentence:

- The currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso, where 'centi' represents the centesimal part.

Part of Speech: Adverb

1. In a hundredth part or degree; 1%.

Sample Sentence:

- The chemical compound should be diluted centi-by-centi to achieve the desired concentration.

Part of Speech: Noun (Local slang usage)

1. A small suburban neighborhood typically located near a city center.

Sample Sentence:

- The downtown area is surrounded by several vibrant centis, each with its own unique character.

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