The thermometer stood at 37 degrees centigrade.
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Centigrade
Synonyms for "centigrade" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Strong matches (3)
Noun(2 words)
celsius basedcelsius related
Adjective(1 words)
celsius scale
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: archaic, celsius, celsius based, celsius related, celsius scale.
- Sentence evidence is available for centigrade, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "centigrade".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "centigrade"
Keep "centigrade" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "centigrade" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "centigrade", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "centigrade" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesdescriptorhistorical termmeasurement termmeasurement unit of physical quantitytemperature termtemperature unitterminologythermometry termunit of temperature
More specific
3 entriesCelsius scaleCelsius temperaturedegree Celsius
Collocations
7 entriescentigrade datacentigrade measurementcentigrade scalecentigrade temperaturecentigrade unitcentigrade valuesdegrees centigrade
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
16 translations across 12 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- مِئَوِيّ noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Catalan
1 entries- centígrad noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 攝氏溫度的 /摄氏温度的 noun (centigrade temperature scale)
- 百分度的 noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Finnish
1 entries- celsiusasteikko noun (centigrade temperature scale)
German
2 entries- hundertgradig noun (centigrade temperature scale)
- hundertteilig noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Māori
3 entries- henekereti noun (centigrade temperature scale)
- tohurau noun (centigrade temperature scale)
- whakarautanga noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Ottoman Turkish
1 entries- سانتیغراد noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Polish
1 entries- stopień Celsjusza noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Swahili
1 entries- sentigredi noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Swedish
1 entries- celsiusgrad noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Turkish
1 entries- santigrat noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Vietnamese
1 entries- thang bách phân noun (centigrade temperature scale)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
The temperature fell five degrees centigrade below zero yesterday.
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Water freezes at 0 degrees Centigrade.
Source: tatoeba (270776)
Water boils at a temperature of 100 degrees centigrade.
Source: tatoeba (270824)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "centigrade"?
Closest matches include archaic, celsius, celsius based, celsius related, celsius scale.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "centigrade"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.