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  • cet-
    cet-
    a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words.
  • CET
    CET
    abbreviation
    Central European Time

cet-

American  
  1. a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words.

    cetane.


CET British  

abbreviation

  1. Central European Time

  2. Common External Tariff

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of cet-

Combining form representing Greek kêtos whale

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The added stake is expected to lower Credit Agricole’s CET 1 ratio by around 35 basis points by the end of the second quarter of 2026, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

CaixaBank’s CET 1 ratio—a measure of capital strength—was slightly below expectations at 12.44%, partly reflecting the buyback and higher risk-weighed assets.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland at 20:00 BST / 21:00 CET on Saturday, 17 May.

From BBC May 16, 2025

In terms of the mean temperature which averages out maximum and minimum temperatures, up to the 26 September it has been nearly four degrees above average in the CET series.

From BBC Sep. 29, 2023

"The man is mad, CET HOMME-LA EST FOL!" said Louis XV. when he heard it.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Carlyle, Thomas

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