Millimetre for Dummies

Alright, let's talk about the word "millimetre". So, when we talk about millimetre, we're actually talking about a unit of measurement for length. It's a really small unit, kind of like when you use your fingers to measure something tiny, like the width of a pencil or the thickness of a paper. The word "milli" means "thousandth", so a millimetre is one thousandth of a metre.

Now, when we talk about metres, we're talking about a standard unit of measurement for length. It's kind of like the ruler we use in class to measure the length of a desk or the height of a bookshelf. So when we break it down, a millimetre is like a tiny little piece of a metre, just like how a puzzle piece is a tiny part of a bigger picture.

Okay, so to give you an idea of how small a millimetre is, think about this: the thickness of a dime is about 1 millimetre. That's really, really tiny, right? So when we talk about millimetres, we're talking about really small measurements.

I hope that helps you understand what "millimetre" means! It's just a small unit of measurement for length, like the tiny pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. And remember, if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!