cupr-

American  

1. variant of cupri- before a vowel.

   cupreous.

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Usage

What does cupr- mean? The combining form cupr- is used like a prefix meaning “copper.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.The form cupr- comes from Latin cuprum, meaning “copper.” Find out how copper is related to the name of the country Cyprus at our entry for copper. The Greek translation of cuprum is khalkós, “copper,” which is the source of the combining form chalco-, as in Chalcolithic. Check out our Words That Use article for chalco- for more info.What are variants of cupr-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a consonant, cupr- becomes cupri-, as in cupriferous, or cupro-, as in cupronickel. Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use articles for both forms.

Example Sentences

Founder and Chief Executive Tomas Cupr said Rohlik was focused on turning a profit in Europe's biggest economy after postponing plans to expand in Italy, Spain and other markets as inflation and the Ukraine war cloud the economic outlook.

From Reuters

Cupr said it had generated profit in its home market but posted an overall operating loss as it pursued expansion.

From Reuters

Rohlik already has a distribution agreement with Marks & Spencer and Cupr said the company could potentially partner with other retailers.

From Reuters

"We will go much deeper in Germany than wider in markets we wanted to a year ago," Cupr told Reuters, adding the company has contracted sites for fulfilment centres in Cologne, Essen, Berlin and Düsseldorf, where it plans to launch.

From Reuters

Founded in 2014 by 38-year-old Czech internet entrepreneur Tomas Cupr, Rohlik posted turnover of over 300 million euros in 2020, which was also helped by the shift to online commerce amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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