PETA- Definition & Meaning

peta-

a combining form used in the names of units of measure equal to one quadrillion (10 15 ) of a given base unit:
petabyte.

Peta

abbreviation for

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

peta-

prefix

denoting 10 ¹⁵ P
petametres

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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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Origin of peta-¹

Origin uncertain

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Origin of peta-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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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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"Any 'sanctuary' that allows humans to touch, feed, bathe, or closely interact with elephants in any way is no place of refuge for elephants and puts the lives of tourists and animals in critical danger," said Peta senior vice president Jason Baker.

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According to PETA’s motion, even the presence of recording equipment during her court hearings was not allowed.

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According to PETA, the notoriety Haddix has gained from being featured in the docuseries — including being parodied by “Saturday Night Live” — has allowed her to capitalize on her “flagrant disobedience” of court orders through merchandising and other opportunities now available because of her celebrity and shows her “apparent effort to monetize their misconduct.”

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The motion also includes PETA’s request for the court to allow the organization to gather additional evidence related to the “Chimp Crazy” revelations.

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