-gnosis

a combining form meaning “knowledge,” used in the formation of compound words: prognosis.

Nearby words

-geny, -gerous, -glot, -gnathous, -gnomy, -gnosis, -gnostic, -gon, -gonium, -gony, -grade

Origin of -gnosis

< Latin -gnōsis < Greek; see gnosis

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British Dictionary definitions for -gnosis

-gnosis

n combining form

(esp in medicine) recognition or knowledgeprognosis; diagnosis

Derived Forms-gnostic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -gnosis

via Latin from Greek: gnosis

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