absolute unit

English

/ˈæb.səˌlut ˈju.nɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) A unit of measurement that can be defined in terms of mass, length, and time.

Etymology

Compound from English absolute (not relative, complete, utter, independent) + English unit (physically large person).

Origin

English

unit

Gloss

physically large person

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