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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.

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Origin of amphi-

<Greek, combining form of amphí on both sides; cognate with Latin amb(i)- ambi-, Albanian mbë; akin to Old English ymb(e)- around

Words nearby amphi-

ampere-turn, amperometric, amperometric titration, ampersand, amphetamine, amphi-, Amphiaraus, amphiarthrosis, amphiaster, amphibaric, Amphibia

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How to use amphi- in a sentence

She was the daughter of Tan´talus, and the wife of Amphi´on, king of Thebes.
The Student's Mythology|Catherine Ann White
Amphi´on married Ni´obe, and became the father of seven sons and as many daughters, who were all slain by Apollo and Diana.
The Student's Mythology|Catherine Ann White
They retained the name of Amphi, though they knew not the meaning: for it was antiquated before they had letters.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I.|Jacob Bryant
Its situation is beautiful, being built amphi-theatrically on a hillock which leans against a high mountain.
Visit to Iceland|Ida Pfeiffer

The pulpit was at the side; the form of the church was amphi-theatrical.
The Story of My Life|Egerton Ryerson

British Dictionary definitions for amphi-

amphi-

prefix

on both sides; at both ends; of both kindsamphipod; amphitrichous; amphibious

aroundamphibole

Word Origin for amphi-

from Greek

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Medical definitions for amphi-

amphi-

pref.

Both:amphibaric.

On both sides:amphicentric.