Definition

A unit of weight equal to 100 pounds, often used in the context of measuring agricultural products.

Example

The farmer sold a cental of wheat at the market.

Conversation

Did you know that a cental is a measure of weight?

Really? I had no idea what that term meant.

Yeah, it's actually used for heavy goods like grain.

That makes sense; I’ve seen it in shipping documents before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Latin 'centum', meaning one hundred. The term 'cental' refers to a unit of weight equivalent to one hundred pounds or a hundredweight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'centum', which means one hundred, to remember that 'cental' refers to a weight of one hundred pounds.

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