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Definition of tera- in English:

tera-

Pronunciation /ˈterə/ /ˈtɛrə/

  • 1(in units of measurement) denoting a factor of 10¹².

    • ‘terawatt’

  • 2Computing
    Denoting a factor of 2⁴⁰.

Origin

From Greek teras ‘monster’.