English Explanatory Dictionary

nano-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁻⁹ (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n
  2. Derived from the nanotechnology industry.
  3. Very small.

Pronunciation

/ˈnænəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nano-.wav /ˈnænoʊ/

Word forms

nano-

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos)bor. Latin nānusbor. English nano- Borrowed from Latin nānus (“dwarf”), borrowed from Ancient Greek νᾶνος (nânos, “dwarf”).

Synonyms

mini- micro-[Appendix:Glossary -cule -ee -el -et -ette -icle -ie -kin -le -let -ling -ole -ule -y

Antonyms

giga- super- supra- hyper- ultra- uber- macro- arch- over- mega- -zilla grand great

Derived words

nanothermite
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