-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

Stoma -ata: a breathing pore or pores:= stigma; q.v.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Desideratum -ata: some thing or things needed or desired.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.