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pico-

/ˈpaɪ.koʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables
pi-co-
IPA
/ˈpaɪ.koʊ/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
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 10⁻¹² (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth).

prefix

Used to designate sizes, especially, of cells, smaller than those prefixed by nano- or micro-; sized between 0.2 and 2.0 μm.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Celtic *bekkos Gaulish *bekkosbor.? Latin beccus Old Spanish bico Spanish picobor. English pico- Borrowed from Spanish pico (“beak, little bit, speck”)

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/
  • British English: /ˈpiː.kəʊ/

Frequently Paired Words

mul:p-

Antonyms

tera-

Questions

How do you pronounce pico-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/.
What does pico- mean?
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻¹² (short scale trillionth or long scale billionth).
Where does pico- come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Celtic *bekkos Gaulish *bekkosbor.? Latin beccus Old Spanish bico Spanish picobor. English pico- Borrowed from Spanish pico (“beak, little bit, speck”)

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