centum

/ˈsɛntʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A Latin numeral for 100.

“The ancient Roman inscription read, ‘Centum passus, centum denarii’ (One hundred paces, one hundred denarii).”

2. adjective

Describing or relating to something that is one hundredth in amount or degree.

“The centum reduction in interest rates helped stimulate the economy.”

Synonyms

  • centenary
  • hundred

Antonyms

  • single
  • unit