cet-

1. a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words:

   cetane.

CET

abbreviation for

1. Central European Time
2. Common External Tariff

Word History and Origins

Origin of cet-¹

Combining form representing Greek kêtos whale

Example Sentences

The handover ceremony will take place ahead of ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 semi final draw, which will be streamed live at 19:00 CET.

From BBC

In Hesse, home to the glittering towers of financial capital Frankfurt, the CDU were forecast to get 34.6% of the vote for the state legislature, likely allowing them to govern for another term, projections for ARD state broadcaster at around 2200 CET showed.

From Reuters

In terms of the mean temperature which averages out maximum and minimum temperatures, up to the 26 September it has been nearly four degrees above average in the CET series.

From BBC

In August last year, the bank aimed for a CET 1 capital ratio of 12% in 2025.

From Reuters

But this week's talks began at 1830 CET on Sunday and lasted for 20 hours, until a sleep-deprived Scholz and several cabinet members had to jet to the Netherlands for scheduled bilateral consultations.

From Reuters