scrupulus

/ˈskrʌpjʊləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small unit of weight or amount, equivalent to one-twelfth of an as or one-twenty-fourth of a Roman libra.

“The merchant was asked to provide the weight of the goods in scrupuli for accurate pricing.”

Synonyms

  • as
  • scruple

Antonyms

  • hefty amount
  • large quantity