PETA– Definition & Meaning

peta-

a combining form used in the names of units of measure equal to one quadrillion (1015 ) of a given base unit.
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Peta

abbreviation

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

peta-

prefix

P.��denoting 10 ¹⁵
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A prefix that means:
One quadrillion (10 ¹⁵), as in petahertz, one quadrillion hertz.
2 ⁵⁰ (that is, 1,125,899,906,842,624), which is the power of two closest to a quadrillion, as in petabyte.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ��ٲ�–¹

Origin uncertain

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ��ٲ�–¹

C20: so named because it is the SI prefix after _tera- ; on the model of _penta- , the prefix after _tetra-

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Example Sentences

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Her passing drew heartfelt tributes from fans and longtime co-stars Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, and Jamie Farr, as well as from PETA, where she was a passionate advocate for animal rights.

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According to PETA’s website, Swit “worked with many animal charities and had her own called ‘SwitHeart Animal Alliance.’

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They repeatedly punched Sir Mark, who was in bed with his wife, Peta, upon entering his bedroom.

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The Robins took advantage as Peta Hiku and Arthur Mourgue seemed to put them firmly in control, with Jack Ashworth providing the Black and Whites' only response.

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A hat-trick from Joe Burgess and a first-half try from Peta Hiku looked to have given the Robins success in their Super League opener.

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