Definition
- (noun) A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. Known as the Celsius scale since 1948.
- (noun) A single degree on this scale. “a temperature of 34 centigrades”
- (noun) A unit of angle equal to the hundredth part of a quadrant. Its symbol is gon.
- (adjective) (of a scale) Having 100 divisions between two fixed points.
- (adjective) Celsius (since 1948).
Word stats
- Centigrade contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 9 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Words starting with CEN
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Frequently asked questions
What does Centigrade mean?
A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. Known as the Celsius scale since 1948.
How many letters are in Centigrade?
Centigrade has 10 letters.
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