Hundred

Definition

Hundred is a noun that represents the number 100. It can also function as an adjective to describe a quantity consisting of 100 units.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈhʌndrəd/
• Respelling: HUN-drəd

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈhʌndrəd/
• Respelling: HUN-drəd

Etymology

The word "hundred" originates from the Old English "hund," meaning "hundred," and "hundred," a grouping of ten tens. It is derived from Proto-Germanic "*hundaradą*" and Proto-Indo-European "*ḱm̥tóm*" (hundred). Initially, it sometimes referred to units other than precisely 100, depending on the cultural context.

Derivatives

• Hundredth (noun/adjective)
• Hundreds (noun, plural)
• Hundredfold (adjective/adverb)
• Century (related noun)
• Centenary (noun/adjective)

Synonyms

• Century
• One hundred
• Hundredfold (adjective)

Antonyms

• Zero
• None
• Void

Usage

The term "hundred" is widely used in mathematics, measurement, and everyday language. For example, "The box contains a hundred pencils," or "She donated hundreds of dollars to the cause."

Related Terms

• Decimal: A system based on the number 10.
• Centennial: Referring to 100 years.
• Kilogram: A metric measure often linked to hundreds (e.g., grams).

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The number 100: Refers to the quantity composed of 10 tens.
  • Example: "There are one hundred students in the auditorium."
• A large but unspecified number: Used metaphorically to describe abundance.
  • Example: "There were hundreds of stars visible in the night sky."

Adjective

• Consisting of or relating to 100 units: Used to describe a numerical grouping.
  • Example: "The village celebrated its hundred-year anniversary."