terabyte
|ter-a-byte|
B2
/ˈtɛrəˌbaɪt/
large digital storage unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'terabyte' originates from the combination of the prefix 'tera-' from Greek 'teras,' meaning 'monster,' and 'byte,' a unit of digital information.
Historical Evolution
'terabyte' was formed in the late 20th century as digital storage capacities increased, combining 'tera-' with 'byte.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large unit of digital storage,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 gigabytes or 2^40 bytes.
The new hard drive has a capacity of 2 terabytes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/24 00:36