steno
[ sten-oh ]
noun,plural sten·os for 1.
a stenographer.
the art or practice of a stenographer; stenography.
Origin of steno
11910–15; by shortening; see steno-
Other definitions for steno- (2 of 3)
steno-
a combining form meaning “narrow,” “close,” used in the formation of compound words: stenopetalous.
Origin of steno-
2From the Greek word stenós
Other definitions for steno. (3 of 3)
steno.
abbreviation
stenographer.
stenographic.
stenography.
Origin of steno.
3An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; by shortening
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How to use steno in a sentence
Stenos, Greek for narrow; hence Stenophyllous, narrow-leaved, &c.
The Elements of Botany | Asa Gray
British Dictionary definitions for steno (1 of 2)
steno
/ (ˈstɛnəʊ) /
British Dictionary definitions for steno- (2 of 2)
steno-
combining form
indicating narrowness or contraction: stenography; stenosis
Origin of steno-
2from Greek stenos narrow
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