Mega: meaning, definitions and examples

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mega

 

[ ˈmɛɡə ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

retail

Denoting a size larger than other items of the same type.

Synonyms

gigantic, huge, massive

Examples of usage

  • a mega pack of chips
  • a mega sale on electronics
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one million.

Synonyms

million

Examples of usage

  • a megabyte of data
  • a megapixel camera

Translations

Translations of the word "mega" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mega

🇮🇳 मेगा

🇩🇪 mega

🇮🇩 mega

🇺🇦 мега

🇵🇱 mega

🇯🇵 メガ

🇫🇷 méga

🇪🇸 mega

🇹🇷 mega

🇰🇷 메가

🇸🇦 ميغا

🇨🇿 mega

🇸🇰 mega

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 mega

🇮🇸 mega

🇰🇿 мега

🇬🇪 მეგა

🇦🇿 mega

🇲🇽 mega

Etymology

The word 'mega' originated in Greek, where it means 'great' or 'large'. It has been used in English since the late 19th century. In modern usage, 'mega' is often associated with size, scale, or importance, and is frequently used in technology and retail contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,972, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.