hecto-
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
denoting 100: hectogram Symbol: h
Origin of hecto-
1via French from Greek hekaton hundred
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