centare: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely rare / ArchaicTechnical / Historical
Quick answer
What does “centare” mean?
A unit of area equal to one square meter.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A unit of area equal to one square meter.
A rarely used metric measure of area, essentially synonymous with a square meter (m²). In historical contexts, it was used in surveying and land measurement, particularly in some European countries.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage; the term is equally rare and obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
Technical, historical, possibly appearing in older land deeds or European context.
Frequency
Virtually never used in contemporary speech or writing in either the UK or US. The term 'square metre/meter' is universally preferred.
Grammar
How to Use “centare” in a Sentence
[Measurement] of [Number] centaresan area of one centareVocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Possibly encountered in historical studies of land use, surveying, or metrology.
Everyday
Never used; 'square metre' is the standard term.
Technical
Extremely rare, potentially in very old or specific regional technical documents related to land measurement.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “centare”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “centare”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “centare”
- Mispronouncing it as 'cent-ayr' or 'sen-tair'.
- Confusing it with 'century' or 'centaur'.
- Assuming it is a common or current term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is extremely rare and considered archaic. 'Square meter' is the standard and only term you should use in modern contexts.
They are both metric units of area. A hectare is 10,000 square meters. A centare is 1 square meter. Therefore, one hectare equals 10,000 centares.
No. It is presented here as a point of linguistic and historical interest only. For all practical purposes, you only need to know 'square metre/meter'.
It saw some use in parts of continental Europe, such as France and Italy, during the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the metric system's implementation for land measurement.
A unit of area equal to one square meter.
Centare is usually technical / historical in register.
Centare: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɛntɑː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɛnˌtɛr/ or /ˈsɛntɑːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a CENTury (100) but for AREa: a CENT-ARE is a hundredth of an 'are', which is a square decameter (100m²). So, a centare is 1/100th of that, or 1 square meter.
Conceptual Metaphor
LAND IS A MEASURABLE GRID
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'centare' equivalent to?