Hundredths - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Hundredths are parts of a whole divided into one hundred equal segments. In decimals, it is the second place after the point, representing 1/100 of a unit.
Definition:
Each of one hundred equal parts of something, or the position after the ninety-ninth.
Synonyms:
centesimal parts, hundredth parts, percents
Part of Speech:
noun, adjective
Antonyms:
wholes, units
Common Collocations:
decimal hundredths, hundredths place, hundredths of a second
Derivatives:
hundredth (singular), hundredthly (adverb)
Usage Tips:
Use "hundredths" for precise fractional measurements or rankings, such as in decimals or competitions.
Common Phrases:
down to the hundredths, in the hundredths place, by hundredths of a point
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "hund" (hundred) + "-th" (ordinal suffix), indicating division into equal parts.
Examples:
- 1. She won the race by three hundredths of a second.
- 2. The scale measures weight to the nearest hundredths of a gram.
- 3. Only five hundredths of the population voted in the election.
- 4. His score was just two hundredths above the qualifying mark.