Litre

Definition

A unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to 1.056 liquid quarts in the U.S., and 0.8796 British Imperial liquid quart.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈliːtər/
• Respelling: LEE-ter (with "LEE" as in "see" and "ter" as in "her")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈliːtə/
• Respelling: LEE-tuh (with "LEE" as in "see" and "tuh" as in "sofa")

In both dialects, "litre" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "LEE." The American pronunciation uses a pronounced "ter" sound at the end, while the British pronunciation uses a softer "tuh" sound.

Etymology

Derived from French "litre", introduced by the French during the French Revolution. It was based on the Greek "λίτρα" (lítra) which was a unit of weight.

Derivatives

• Liter(L)
• Millilitre (mL)
• Kilolitre (kL)
• Centilitre (cL)
• Decilitre (dL)

Synonyms

• L
• Liter (American spelling)
• dm³ (cubic decimetre)

Antonyms

None

Usage

Litres are widely used in everyday life, especially for measuring beverages, fuel, and other liquid commodities. They are also used in scientific contexts for measuring chemical solutions and other substances.

Related Terms

• Volume: The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
• Metric System: A decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram.
• Cubic Decimeter: A unit of volume equal to a litre.

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Litre (Noun): A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, used to measure liquids and other substances.
  • Example: "A bottle of soda typically contains 2 litres."