Definition

A very short unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second.

Example

The computer processes data in picoseconds, making it incredibly fast.

Conversation

Did you know that a picosecond is one trillionth of a second?

Wow, that's incredibly fast!

Yeah, it makes me think about how quick some technology has become.

For sure! It's amazing how much we can achieve in such a tiny amount of time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Picosecond → It is formed from "pico-" (from Spanish *pico*, meaning a small amount or peak) and "second" (from Latin *secunda*, meaning a division of time). The word "picosecond" refers to one trillionth of a second, indicating an extremely small unit of time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pico' meaning a tiny amount and 'second' as a unit of time — together, they help you remember that a picosecond is an incredibly small measure of time.

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