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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.

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Also (except in chemistry), especially before a vowel, all- .

Origin of allo-

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

Other definitions for allo- (2 of 2)

allo.

abbreviation

allegro.

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How to use allo- in a sentence

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.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell
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.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell
I Bagni di Lucca appartengono, come tant' altre cose in Italia, esclusivamente allo straniero.
Notes and Queries, Number 189, June 11, 1853|Various
Kai ztsomen kata tonde ton logon, hypo tinn gignetai dynamen auta d tauta kai ei d ti allo physes ergon estin.
On the Natural Faculties|Galen

The wireless operator now reports that a vessel near at hand has acknowledged the Cunarder's allo.
Merchantmen-at-Arms|David W. Bone

British Dictionary definitions for allo-

allo-

before a vowel all-

combining form

indicating difference, variation, or oppositionallopathy; allomorph; allophone; allonym

Word Origin for allo-

from Greek allos other, different

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