tera-

Signification (English)

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10¹² (short scale trillion or long scale billion). Symbol: T

Concepts

téra-

Synonyms

T

T

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈtɛ.ɹə/

Étymologie (English)

From Ancient Greek τέρας (téras, “monster”). Also from Ancient Greek τέτταρες (téttares, “four”), by analogy with tetra- for being the fourth power of 10³. Doublet of terato-.