-metry

1. a combining form with the meaning “the process of measuring” that specified by the initial element:

   anthropometry; chronometry.

-metry

combining form

1. indicating the process or science of measuring

   anthropometry

   geometry

Derived Forms

• -metric, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -metry¹

< Greek -metria action or process of measuring, equivalent to métr ( on ) measure ( meter ² ) + -ia -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -metry¹

from Old French -metrie, from Latin -metria, from Greek, from metron measure