Gigahertzes

/ˈɡɪɡəhɜːrtsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gigahertz, representing multiple units of frequency equal to one billion cycles per second each.

Etymology

The standard English plural of 'gigahertz,' adding the '-es' suffix. This form appears in technical contexts when discussing multiple frequency measurements or comparisons.

Kelly Says

It's interesting that 'gigahertzes' uses '-es' plural while 'gigahertz' could be singular or plural—English plural rules for technical words borrowed from scientists' names are delightfully messy!

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