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zebi-

prefix · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • zĕ′bĭ-
  • /ˈzɛ.bɪ-/
  • zĕ′bē
  • /ˈzɛ.bi/
  • rhymes with -ɛbi

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prefix

Meaning 1

The IEC prefix meaning 270 = 1,0247 = 1,180,591,620,717,411,303,424. Compare zetta-, meaning 1021 = 1,0007 = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, a sextillion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Examples

  • Near-synonym: zetta- (used ambiguously)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: zetta-

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of ze(tta-) + bi(nary).