centesimal

• Bezieht sich auf die Einteilung in Hundertstel oder auf Hundertstel bezogen; seltenes Fachwort in Mathematik und Messtechnik.

Relating to division into hundredths; a rare, technical term used in measurement and mathematics.

1. Divided into hundredthsC2formal

   Relating to or consisting of one hundred equal parts; based on the number 100.

   In Hundertstel geteilt

   • The centesimal scale divides the circle into 100 degrees.
   • Centesimal notation is used in some scientific measurements.
   • The thermometer uses a centesimal system for temperature.

   Synonymehundredth

2. One hundredth in orderC2formal

   The ordinal number corresponding to one hundred in a sequence.

   Hundertstel in der Reihenfolge

   • He finished in the centesimal position in the race.
   • The centesimal anniversary of the event was celebrated.
   • This is the centesimal edition of the journal.

   Synonymehundredth