percent

English

/pəˈsɛnt/, /pɚˈsɛnt/

adv
Definitions
  • For every hundred (used with preceding numeral to form a noun phrase expressing a proportion).

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin per centum (for every hundred, by one hundred).

Origin

Latin

per centum

Gloss

for every hundred, by one hundred

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