acro-

1. a combining form with the meanings “height,” “tip end,” “extremities of the body,” used in the formation of compound words:

   acrophobia.

acro-

combining_form

1. denoting something at a height, summit, top, tip, beginning, or end

   acropolis

   acrogen

2. denoting an extremity of the human body

   acromegaly

Word History and Origins

Origin of acro-¹

< Greek, combining form of ákros topmost, highest; akin to Latin ācer sharp. acme, ear ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of acro-¹

from Greek akros extreme, topmost

Example Sentences

Acro's has been overlaid by other commentators until the identity of his work is lost.

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Straight over the site of the town is the great rock known as the Acro-Corinthus.

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Any one who looks at the map of Greece will see how the Acro-Corinthus commands coasts, islands, and bays.

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I have seen the famous spring Pirene on Acro-Corinth treated even worse than this.

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The water coming down from Acro-Corinth was introduced from behind.

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