octa-

1. a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek and Latin, where it meant “eight” (octagon; octastyle ), on this model, used in the formation of compound words, and in chemical terms specialized to mean “having eight atoms” (octavalent ).

octa

¹

/ ˈɒktə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of okta

octa-

²

combining form

1. a variant of octo-

Word History and Origins

Origin of octa¹

< Greek okta-, combining form of oktṓ eight

Example Sentences

“OCTA and Metrolink emergency crews worked on full steam to build the catchment wall, resulting in construction progressing ahead of schedule,” Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The emergency declaration allows the OCTA, which owns that section of the rail line, to access up to $10 million in immediate emergency repair funding.

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OCTA’s board of directors declared an emergency in June to fast-track construction of the wall.

From Los Angeles Times

“We told them we needed time to review it, and come back on Friday to talk to us,” said Joel Zlotnik, spokesperson for the OCTA.

From Los Angeles Times

The union also represents OCTA’s bus operators, who reached a three-year contract with the agency in February.

From Los Angeles Times