mega-, meg-
(Greek: large, great, big, powerful)
When measuring in the metric [decimal] system, it means a million [U.S.] or millionfold [U.K.]: 106 [1 000 000]. The metric symbol for mega- is M.
megasporophyll
megatechnics
The extensive mechanization of a society with a highly developed technology.
megathere
megatherioid
Resembling a megatherium.
megatherium
megatherium, megathere
An animal of huge or ungainly proportions.
megatherm, megathermia, megathermy
1. An organism requiring a very high temperature.
2. A plant favoring warm habitats, and with a requirement for a minimum temperature of 18°C in the coldest month.
megathermic, megathermal
A reference to a plant favoring warm habitats.
megathermophyte
A plant which does not tolerate low temperatures and that exists best in a tropical environment.
megathymos
High-minded.
megaton
megavitamin
A dose of a vitamin, or vitamins, vastly exceeding the amount recommended, or required, for nutritional balance.
megavolt
megawatt
megazooid
Large animals.
Related "big, large, great" words:
grand-;
macro-;
magni-;
major-;
maxi-;
megalo-.
Related "metric" families:
yotta;
zetta;
exa;
peta;
tera;
giga;
kilo;
hecto;
deka;
deci;
centi;
milli;
micro;
nano;
pico;
femto;
atto;
zepto;
yocto.
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