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mega-

  1. variant of megalo- ( megalith ); also the initial element in units of measure that are equal to one million of the units denoted by the base word ( megahertz ). : M


mega-

1

combining_form

  1. denoting 10 6 M

    megawatt

  2. (in computer technology) denoting 2 20(1048576)

    megabyte

  3. large or great

    megalith

  4. informal.
    great in importance or amount

    megastar

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

mega

2

/ ˈɛɡə /

adjective

  1. slang.
    extremely good, great, or successful
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

𲵲–

  1. A prefix that means:
  2. Large, as in megadose, a large dose.
  3. One million, as in megahertz, one million hertz.
  4. 2 20 (that is, 1,048,576), which is the power of 2 closest to a million, as in megabyte.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mega-1

Combining form representing Greek é large, great
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mega-1

from Greek megas huge, powerful

Origin of mega-2

C20: probably independent use of mega-
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"I don't know what to expect. This could be the first fight in history where both guys in a mega fight get booed into an arena," Eubank says.

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The band achieved worldwide fame with mega hits such as Bills, Bills, Bills, Say My Name and Jumpin', Jumpin'.

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“A mega show is in order,” Iglesias said.

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Modi hailed a "mega partnership" with the United States following his meeting with the president.

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Junior H made one final lap around the mega stage, making eye contact with every screaming individual and paying homage to his musical roots.

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