zetta-

English

Etymology

Coined with Latin septem and Ancient Greek ἑπτά (heptá, seven) in mind, for the seventh order of 103. The consonants pt are reduced to tt; the initial z was chosen instead of s to avoid confusion with s for second.[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛtə/

Prefix

SI prefix
Z Previous: exa-
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zetta-

  1. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1021 (a short scale sextillion or long scale trilliard). Symbol: Z

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References

  1. ^ zetta-, comb. form”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, March 2018.

Dutch

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zetta-

  1. zetta-
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