centigrade Meaning & Definition
What Does Centigrade Mean?
Centigrade is an adjective that means Having 100 divisions between two fixed points. It is also used to mean Celsius. As a noun, it means A centigrade scale for temperature having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. As a noun, it means A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. Known as the Celsius scale since 1948.
Centigrade at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | celsius and c |
| Antonyms | f, fahr and fahrenheit |
| Plural | centigrades |
Centigrade Definition (Adjective)
- Having 100 divisions between two fixed points.
- Celsius.
Centigrade as a Noun
- A centigrade scale for temperature having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure.
All temperatures are expressed in centigrade unless otherwise noted.
- A single degree on this scale.
a temperature of 34 centigrades
- The scale for angle measurement on which a gradian (a grad or gon) is the hundredth part of a quadrant.
Noun
- A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0° and its boiling point defined as 100° at standard atmospheric pressure. Known as the Celsius scale since 1948.
- A unit of angle equal to the hundredth part of a quadrant. Its symbol is gon.
Adjective
- (of a scale) Having 100 divisions between two fixed points.
- Celsius (since 1948).
Synonyms of Centigrade
Centigrade synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Centigrade
Centigrade in a Sentence
All temperatures are expressed in centigrade unless otherwise noted.
a temperature of 34 centigrade
a temperature of 34 centigrades
Word Forms & Grammar
centigrade (not comparable)
centigrade (usually uncountable, plural centigrades)
Words That Rhyme With Centigrade
Origin of Centigrade
From centi- (“hundred”) + grade (“degree”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Centigrade
Is centigrade an adjective or a noun?
Centigrade is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for centigrade?
You can replace centigrade with words such as celsius and c. See the full list of centigrade synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of centigrade?
Antonyms of centigrade include f, fahr and fahrenheit.
What is the plural of centigrade?
The plural of centigrade is centigrades.