Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪɡə/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Prefix

Definition

Giga is a prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one billion (10^9).

Examples

1. “The computer’s hard drive has a capacity of 1 terabyte, or 1000 gigabytes.”

2. “The giga prefix is commonly used in telecommunications to denote high-speed data transmission rates.”

Synonyms

1. Billion (in certain contexts)

2. G

Antonyms

N/A

Additional Information

The prefix giga is derived from the Greek word “gigas,” meaning giant or immense.