-tropous

a combining form meaning “turned, curved” in the direction specified by the initial element: anatropous.

Origin of -tropous

From the Greek suffix -tropos pertaining to a turn

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British Dictionary definitions for -tropous

-tropous

adj combining form

indicating a turning away: anatropous

Origin of -tropous

from Greek -tropos concerning a turn

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