-ata

¹ American  

1. a plural suffix occurring in loanwords from Latin, forming nouns used especially in names of zoological groups.

   Vertebrata.

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-ata ² American  

1. a plural suffix occurring in loanwords from Greek.

   stomata.

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A.T.A. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Associate Technical Aide.

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Etymology

Origin of -ata¹

< Latin, neuter plural of -ātus -ate ¹, originally adj. in Latin, then substantivized in NL.

Origin of -ata²

< Greek t- stems, -mata result of, state of, act of; -ment

Example Sentences

This approach took full advantage of the ATA's ability to observe across a wide bandwidth.

From Science Daily

Regulators need to enforce rules requiring truckers to be well-trained and qualified, said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.

From Los Angeles Times

Tarik Ata, an Orange County-based sheikh, said he supported “parents’ rights to guide their children’s moral and religious education.”

From Los Angeles Times

“As a member of the American Muslim community, our core values — rooted in religious freedom, family and respect for differing beliefs — guide our stance on this Supreme Court case,” said Ata, who is a board member of the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, which issues guidance to Muslim communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Car park operators need to be a member of an ATA in order to buy drivers' names and addresses from the DVLA, and therefore be able to send them fines.

From BBC