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What does the suffix -meter mean in the word speedometer

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  • 14-05-2020

Answer:

The suffix -ometer is commonly used to label measuring equipment and is just another form of -meter. Just like in thermometer. In cars you also have odometers that measure how far you've traveled. It comes from Ancient Greek metron (μετρον) meaning a measurement.

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Аноним Аноним
  • 14-05-2020

Answer:

an instrument on a vehicle's dashboard indicating its speed.

Explanation:

for example meter is like 100 cm

speedometer is an instrument on a vehicle's dashboard indicating its speed.

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