Synonyms for kilogram
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ when expressed in units of kg⋅m²⋅s⁻¹. Symbol: kg
Holonyms: megagram < gigagram
Related words
- Word family
- kilogram-force
- Phrases
- kilogram calorie
- Other spellings
- kilogramme UK
Forms
- Plural
- kilograms → kilos…
Example sentences
- kilo Could I have half a kilo of chicken thighs, please?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| kilogram | falling | |
| kilo | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- kilo2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (kilo2 = 2 syllables).