met‧ric /ˈmetrɪk/
adjective[
Date: 1800-1900;
Language: French;
Origin: métrique, from mètre; ⇒ meter1]
1. using or connected with the
metric system of weights and measures ⇒
imperial:
a metric tonne The parts all come in metric sizes now.2. metrical
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