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is-

is- is the alternative form of iso-.

Meaning of iso-

Prefix

iso-

  1. Same, identical.
    • iso- + effect → isoeffect
    Synonyms:
    ipsi-, homo-, syn-//sym-
    Antonyms:
    hetero-, allo-
  2. Equal; equivalent.
    • iso- + rhythm → isorhythm
    Synonyms:
    equi-, pari-
    Antonyms:
    aniso-
  3. Isomer.
    • iso- + methadone → isomethadone
  4. Of an aliphatic compound, especially a fatty acid, having a branch on the penultimate carbon atom of a chain.
    • iso- + hexane → isohexane
  5. Forms terms for specific kinds of isolines.
    • iso- + -therm → isotherm
  6. Isomorphism.

Questions about is-

What is is- the alternative form of?
Is- is the alternative form of iso-.

Words near is- in the dictionary

  1. is with
  2. is wrong
  3. is you is or is you ain't
  4. is your head cold
  5. is't
  6. is-
  7. is-a
  8. is-as
  9. IS-GS
  10. IS-K
  11. is-ought problem

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