ecto-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “outer,” “outside,” “external,” used in the formation of compound words.

   ectoderm.

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ecto- British  

combining form

1. indicating outer, outside, external

   ectoplasm

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Etymology

Origin of ecto-

Combining form of Greek ektós outside

Example Sentences

Gardner, an Ecto County Commissioner in Texas, said he was officiating the wedding of his nephew at an outdoor venue about 10 miles southwest of the capital city of Lincoln.

From Seattle Times

Gardner is three years into his first term as Ecto County Commissioner and has plans to seek reelection next year.

From Seattle Times

His dream day involved a ride in the famous Ecto-1 vehicle before capturing a ghost at Leeds Central Library.

From BBC

They’ve also built elaborate objects like a replica of the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters.

From The Verge

As Winston enters the now-abandoned firehouse that served as the Ghostbusters’ headquarters and runs his hand across the Ecto-1, the camera pans to reveal the blinking red light of the spectral containment unit, suggesting there may soon be something strange in your neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times