peta-

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

   petabyte.

Peta

¹

abbreviation for

1. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

peta-

²

prefix

1. denoting 10 ¹⁵ P

   petametres

peta–

1. A prefix that means:
2. One quadrillion (10 ¹⁵), as in petahertz, one quadrillion hertz.
3. 2 ⁵⁰ (that is, 1,125,899,906,842,624), which is the power of two closest to a quadrillion, as in petabyte.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peta-¹

Origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of peta-¹

C20: so named because it is the SI prefix after tera- ; on the model of penta- , the prefix after tetra-

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Animal rights group Peta has said it is concerned about the risk of zoonotic diseases like monkeypox, which can spread from animals to humans.

From BBC

"The only way to ensure the emotional and physical health of animals and prevent further deaths and the spread of zoonotic diseases is to stop imprisoning them for 'entertainment' and instead focus on protecting their natural habitats," Peta's campaign manager Abigail Forsyth told the BBC.

From BBC