The measure of distance, the meter (derived from the Greek word metron, meaning “a measure”), would be 1/10,000,000 of the distance between the North Pole and the equator, with that line passing through Paris, of course.

Is meter Greek or Latin?

also metre, "poetic measure, metrical scheme, arrangement of language in a series of rhythmic movements," Old English meter "meter, versification," from Latin mētrum, from Greek metron "meter, a verse; that by which anything is measured; measure, length, size, limit, proportion" (from PIE root *me- (2) "to measure").

What is the root word of meter?

Science. The root metr/meter as in metric means “measurement.” The root therm as in thermos means “heat.” In each of the following key words, underline the root. Using ROOT CLUES. The roots metr/meter (measurement) and therm (heat) give you clues about meaning.