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ampho-

ampho- is the alternative form of amphi-.

Meaning of amphi-

Prefix

amphi-

  1. Located on the opposite side of, or referring to two distinct sides or ends of a region or object.
    • amphicontinental
  2. Either, both; having two distinct properties and able to function as either.
    • amphinucleolus
  3. Merging two forms, and/or the fusion or inheritance that results from the combination.
    • amphimixis
  4. Surrounding, around, encircling.
    • amphicribral
  5. Intermediate between two properties or characteristics.
    • amphiarthrosis
  6. Happening in two stages.
    • amphibiotic

Questions about ampho-

What is ampho- the alternative form of?
Ampho- is the alternative form of amphi-.

Words near ampho- in the dictionary

  1. amphizoid
  2. amphizoids
  3. amphizoonoses
  4. amphizoonosis
  5. ampho B
  6. ampho-
  7. amphoacetate
  8. amphoacetates
  9. amphocholeretic
  10. amphoe
  11. amphoes

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