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nano-

/ˈnænoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.47 in modern English

Syllables
nano-
IPA
/ˈnænoʊ/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

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In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n

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Derived from the nanotechnology industry.

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Very small.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- Borrowed from Latin nānus (“dwarf”), borrowed from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos, “dwarf”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈnænoʊ/
  • British English: /ˈnænəʊ/

Derived Forms

nanothermite

Synonyms

mini- micro-[Appendix:Glossary -cule -ee -el -et -ette -icle -ie -kin -le -let

Antonyms

giga- super- supra- hyper- ultra- uber- macro- arch- over- mega- -zilla grand

Questions

How do you pronounce nano-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnænoʊ/.
What does nano- mean?
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
Where does nano- come from?
Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- Borrowed from Latin nānus (“dwarf”), borrowed from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos, “dwarf”).

How to pronounce nano-

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