-meter

Pronunciation: /- ˈmitɝ/

-meter (suffix)

  1. A word ending used for a tool that measures a physical quantity.
  2. A word ending for an instrument that shows a measurement value.
  3. A word ending used for the pattern of rhythm in lines of verse.

Examples

  • A thermometer is a measuring device for temperature.
  • The speedometer is a measuring device for vehicle speed.