mebi-

Blend of mega- +‎ binary.

• (prefix) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛbɪ-/
• (word) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛbi/
• Rhymes: -ɛbi

mebi-

1. The IEC prefix meaning 2²⁰ = 1,024² = 1,048,576. Compare to mega-, meaning 10⁶ = 1,000² = 1,000,000, a million.

Currently not in widespread use, this binary multiple prefix was established to make various units used in computing precise.

• imbe, imbé