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English word origin

Etymology of mega

From the prefix mega-, from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, “great, large, mighty”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A megararity (extremely rare bird for a certain region). · The Steinhaus-Moser number ②

adj

Very large. · Great; excellent.

adv

Extremely.

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From the prefix mega-, from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, “great, large, mighty”).

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  • Derivation mentionμέγαςgrc · great, large, mighty
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