Synonym of twelfth.
Used in a Sentence
uncia
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for uncia.
Editorial note
Base 10 was added to Roman abacus but they still kept the uncia (12) for some functions.
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Quick take
Synonym of twelfth.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of uncia gathered in one view.
(pharmacy) Synonym of ounce, the English and American avoirdupois unit of mass.
(historical) The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for uncia.
noun
Synonym of twelfth.
noun
(pharmacy) Synonym of ounce, the English and American avoirdupois unit of mass.
noun
(historical) The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.
noun
(historical) The Roman inch, 1/12 of a Roman foot.
Example sentences
Base 10 was added to Roman abacus but they still kept the uncia (12) for some functions.
It was divided into 12 unciae (singular: uncia), or ounces.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use uncia in a sentence?
Base 10 was added to Roman abacus but they still kept the uncia (12) for some functions.
What does uncia mean?
Synonym of twelfth.
What part of speech is uncia?
uncia is commonly used as noun.