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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

giga-

/ˈɡɪɡ.ə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.51 in modern English

Syllables
gi-ga-
IPA
/ˈɡɪɡ.ə/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁹ (short scale billion or long scale milliard).

prefix

Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 2³⁰ or 1,073,741,824.

prefix

Augmenting an adjective; intensely, extremely, or to an exceptionally high degree.

Slang

prefix

Used to augment nouns; denoting an invididual who is a paragon of something.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Γίγας (Gígas) Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas)der. English giga- From Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas, “giant”); cognate to giant.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/
  • British English: /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/

Usage

Derived Forms

gigabyte gigaflop gigahertz gigajoule gigawatt

Phrases

gibi- previous: mega- next: tera-

Frequently Paired Words

billion previous: mega- next: tera- mul:G-

Synonyms

gibi- mul:Gi- super- supra- hyper- ultra- uber- mega-

Antonyms

nano- mini- micro-

Questions

How do you pronounce giga-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/.
What does giga- mean?
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁹ (short scale billion or long scale milliard).
Where does giga- come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce giga-

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