Centi is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one hundredth. Proposed in 1793, and adopted in 1795, the prefix comes from the Latin centum, meaning "hundred". Since 1960, the prefix is part of the International System of Units.

What does prefix centi mean?

English Language Learners Definition of centi-

: hundred. : one hundredth part of something. centi- prefix.

Does centi mean 100 or 100th?

A prefix meaning one hundredth (1/100).