Question

the word millimeter contains the root mille. what does the root mille mean?
measure ten one thousand one hundred

Explanation:

The root "mille" is a Latin root that denotes a quantity of one thousand. In the word "millimeter," it combines with "meter" (a unit of length) to mean one thousandth of a meter, which aligns with the definition of "one thousand" for the root.

Answer:

one thousand