peta-

prefix
/ˈpɛtə/

Etymology

Based on penta- (“five”) (from Ancient Greek πέντε (pénte)) with the middle letter removed, analogous to tera-.

  1. derived from πέντε

Definitions

  1. In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10¹⁵ (a short scale…

    In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10¹⁵ (a short scale quadrillion or long scale billiard). Symbol: P

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for peta-. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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