tetra Definition
- 1a combining form meaning 'four,' used in the formation of compound words
- 2any of several tropical freshwater fishes of the family Characidae, often kept in aquariums
Using tetra: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tetra" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Tetrapod means a four-footed animal.
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Tetrahedron is a solid figure with four plane faces.
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Tetrameter is a verse of four measures.
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Tetralogy is a group of four related dramas.
Origins of tetra
from Greek 'tetra-', combining form of 'téssares', meaning 'four'
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Summary: tetra in Brief
The term 'tetra' [ˈtetrə] is a combining form meaning 'four,' used in the formation of compound words. It also refers to several tropical freshwater fishes of the family Characidae, often kept in aquariums. Examples of its use include 'Tetrahedron,' 'Tetrameter,' and 'Tetralogy.'
