millieme: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Technical/Formal
Quick answer
What does “millieme” mean?
A thousandth part of something.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A thousandth part of something; one of a thousand equal parts.
A unit of currency in several countries, equal to one thousandth of the main unit (e.g., in Tunisia). Also used in measurement to denote a thousandth of a unit (e.g., millieme of an inch).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Both varieties treat it as a technical term.
Connotations
Technical precision, foreign currency, fine measurement.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both varieties, limited to specific technical fields.
Grammar
How to Use “millieme” in a Sentence
[Number] + millieme(s) + of + [Noun]The + [Noun] + is measured in + milliemesVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “millieme” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The millieme fraction was critical for the calibration.
American English
- The millieme measurement required a special tool.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in international finance when discussing the Tunisian dinar or historical currencies subdivided into milliemes.
Academic
Found in historical texts on currency or in precise scientific/engineering contexts involving thousandths.
Everyday
Virtually never used; 'thousandth' is the everyday term.
Technical
Used in metrology (science of measurement) and specific financial contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “millieme”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “millieme”
- Misspelling as 'millieme' (incorrect doubling of 'l').
- Using it as a general synonym for 'a little bit' in informal contexts.
- Pronouncing it as /ˈmɪliəm/ instead of /mɪˈljeɪm/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency, technical term. The common word is 'thousandth'.
No, it is exclusively a noun (and occasionally used attributively as an adjective).
Tunisia, where it is one thousandth of a Tunisian dinar.
It is pronounced /mɪˈljeɪm/ (mi-LYAIM), with the stress on the second syllable.
A thousandth part of something.
Millieme is usually technical/formal in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Not worth a millieme”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'MILLIeme' – it starts like 'MILLImetre', which is a thousandth of a metre.
Conceptual Metaphor
PRECISION IS SMALL DIVISION (A millieme represents the concept of breaking something whole into a vast number of precise, tiny parts).
Practice
Quiz
In which of these contexts is 'millieme' most appropriately used?