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amphi-
- a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek ( amphibious ); on this model, used with the meaning “two,” “both,” “on both sides,” in the formation of compound words:
amphiaster.
amphi-
prefix
- on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds
amphibious
amphipod
amphitrichous
- around
amphibole
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of amphi-1
from Greek
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Example Sentences
She was the daughter of Tan´talus, and the wife of Amphi´on, king of Thebes.
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Amphi´on married Ni´obe, and became the father of seven sons and as many daughters, who were all slain by Apollo and Diana.
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They retained the name of Amphi, though they knew not the meaning: for it was antiquated before they had letters.
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Its situation is beautiful, being built amphi-theatrically on a hillock which leans against a high mountain.
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The pulpit was at the side; the form of the church was amphi-theatrical.
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