tera-
English
/ˈtɛ.ɹə/
prefix
Definitions
- In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10, a trillion. Symbol: T
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek τέρας (monster, wonder, marvel), τέτταρες (four).
Origin
Ancient Greek
τέτταρες
Gloss
four
Concept
Semantic Field
Quantity
Ontological Category
Number
Kanji
四
Emoji
🍀 🕓️ 🕟️
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- teras English
- terato- English
- teratology English
- tetra- English
- tetra- Italian
- тетра- Russian
- tetraóxido Spanish, Castilian
- τέρας Ancient Greek
- τέτταρες Ancient Greek
- τερατολόγος Ancient Greek
- *kʷer- Proto-Indo-European
- *kʷetwóres Proto-Indo-European
- tetra- Portuguese
- τέρας Greek (modern)