millime: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “millime” mean?
A unit of currency in Tunisia, equal to one thousandth of a dinar.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A unit of currency in Tunisia, equal to one thousandth of a dinar.
A very small amount of money; figuratively, something of minimal value or significance.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage; the term is equally obscure in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral, technical. May carry a slight connotation of historical or foreign currency.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general usage. Slightly more likely to appear in British publications due to historical Commonwealth connections, but the difference is negligible.
Grammar
How to Use “millime” in a Sentence
The [noun] costs X millimes.It's not worth a millime.Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
In international finance or travel reports concerning Tunisia.
Academic
In economic history, numismatics, or papers on North African economies.
Everyday
Virtually never used. A traveller to Tunisia might encounter it.
Technical
Precise financial accounting for Tunisian transactions or currency collections.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “millime”
- Misspelling as 'millimeter' or 'milime'.
- Using it as a general term for any small coin outside Tunisia.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
While still the official subdivision, due to inflation, millime coins are rarely used in everyday transactions. Prices are typically quoted in dinars and fractions thereof.
No, it is specific to Tunisia. Using it for other currencies would be incorrect and confusing.
The standard English plural is 'millimes'. The Arabic plural 'millimat' may be seen in specialist texts.
It refers to a very low-value unit of a currency from a non-major global economy, so most English speakers have no need to use it.
A unit of currency in Tunisia, equal to one thousandth of a dinar.
Millime is usually formal/technical in register.
Millime: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɪl.iːm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɪl.iːm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Not worth a millime (rare).”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'MILLI' (meaning one-thousandth) + 'ME' – a thousandth part of 'me' (a dinar) is a millime.
Conceptual Metaphor
MONEY IS A MEASURABLE SUBSTANCE (counted in units).
Practice
Quiz
In which country is the millime a unit of currency?