andr-

American  

1. variant of andro- before a vowel.

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Usage

What does andr- mean? The combining form andr- is used like a prefix meaning “male.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology. The form andr- comes from Greek anḗr, meaning “man.” The equivalent form in Latin is vir, “man,” which is the source of words such as triumvirate and virile. What are variants of andr-?The form andr- is a variant of andro-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Though these aren’t true variants, andr- is related to the combining forms -androus and -andry. Want to know more? Check out our Words that Use articles for each form.