hecto-


  1. a combining form meaning “hundred,” used in the formation of compound words: hectograph; hectogram.

Origin of hecto-

1
<French, combining form representing Greek hekatón hundred

Words Nearby hecto-

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British Dictionary definitions for hecto-

hecto-

prefix
  1. denoting 100: hectogram Symbol: h

Origin of hecto-

1
via French from Greek hekaton hundred

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