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metonic cycle
nounVery low frequency
/mɪˌtɒn.ɪk ˈsaɪ.kəl/A period of approximately 19 years, after which the phases of the moon recur on the same days of the year.
metonym
nounLow
/ˈmɛt.ə.nɪm/A word or phrase used as a substitute for something it is closely associated with, based on a real-world connection (e.g., 'the Crown' for monarchy).
metonymy
nounC1/C2
/mɪˈtɒn.ɪ.mi/A figure of speech where a concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it, rather than by its own name.
metoo
adjectivenounverb-transitiveMedium-High
/miː ˈtuː/A social movement against sexual harassment and assault, empowering survivors, primarily women, to speak publicly about their experiences by using the phrase "Me Too".
metope
nounC2
/ˈmɛtəʊp/A square space between triglyphs in a Doric frieze, often decorated with sculpture or painting.
metoprolol
nounC2 (Technical/Medical)
/mɛˈtɒp.rə.lɒl/A selective beta-1 receptor blocker medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure.
metralgia
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/mɪˈtrældʒə/Pain in the uterus.
metre
nounB1
/ˈmiːtə(r)/The fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimetres.
metre-kilogram-second
nounLow/Very Specialised
/ˈmiːtə ˈkɪləɡram ˈsɛkənd/A system of physical measurement using the metre, kilogram, and second as the fundamental units of length, mass, and time.
metric
adjectivenounC1
/ˈmet.rɪk/a standard system of measurement, or a particular unit or measurement within such a system, especially the metric system based on metres, grams, and litres.
metric centner
nounLow
/ˈmetrɪk ˈsɛntnə/A unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
metric hundredweight
nounC2
/ˌmet.rɪk ˈhʌn.drəd.weɪt/A unit of mass equal to 50 kilograms, officially called a 'quintal' in some systems.
metric madness
nounLow to Medium (specialized term in business/management contexts)
/ˈmet.rɪk ˈmæd.nəs/A state of confusion, frustration, or irrational behavior caused by excessive focus on metrics, measurements, or performance indicators, often to the detriment of actual quality or purpose.
metric martyr
nounLow (culturally/historically specific term)
/ˌmetrɪk ˈmɑːtə(r)/A person who deliberately defies or protests against the mandatory use of metric units of measurement, often facing legal penalties.
metric space
nounC2
/ˈmetrɪk ˌspeɪs/A set together with a function (a metric) that defines a distance between any two of its elements, providing a formal framework for discussing concepts like convergence and continuity.
metric system
nounB1
/ˌmet.rɪk ˈsɪs.təm/A decimal system of weights and measures based on the metre and kilogram.
metric ton
nounC1
/ˌmet.rɪk ˈtʌn/A unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (approximately 2,204.6 pounds).
metric topology
nounC2
/ˈmetrɪk təˈpɒlədʒi/A topology on a set induced by a metric, where open sets are defined using distances given by the metric.
metrical mile
nounC2
/ˈmɛtrɪkəl ˈmaɪl/A unit of linear measure equal to exactly 1500 meters.
metrical psalm
nounC1
/ˈmɛtrɪkəl ˈsɑːm/A psalm (a sacred song or poem from the Book of Psalms in the Bible) that has been rendered into a regular poetic metre, typically for the purpose of congregational singing.

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