allo-

¹

1. a combining form meaning “other,” used in the formation of compound words ( allotrope ) and in chemistry to denote the more stable of two geometric isomers.

allo.

²

abbreviation for

1. allegro.

allo-

combining_form

1. indicating difference, variation, or opposition

   allonym

   allopathy

   allomorph

   allophone

Word History and Origins

Origin of allo-¹

< Greek, combining form of állos other; cognate with Latin alius, else

Word History and Origins

Origin of allo-¹

from Greek allos other, different

Example Sentences

So he went out with the Allo tribe once again and they led him up a creek to the place where the flying frog lives.

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Of course he could not doubt when old Allo and all his seven sons assured him positively that the snake was safe as a tame kitten.

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I Bagni di Lucca appartengono, come tant' altre cose in Italia, esclusivamente allo straniero.

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Kai ztsomen kata tonde ton logon, hypo tinn gignetai dynamen auta d tauta kai ei d ti allo physes ergon estin.

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The wireless operator now reports that a vessel near at hand has acknowledged the Cunarder's allo.

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