haplo-
a combining form meaning “single,” “simple,” used in the formation of compound words: haplology.
Origin of haplo-
1<Greek, combining form of haplóos single, simple; akin to Latin simplex
- Also especially before a vowel, hapl-.
Words Nearby haplo-
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How to use haplo- in a sentence
Haplo-, in Greek compounds, single; as Haplostemonous, having only one series of stamens.
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British Dictionary definitions for haplo-
haplo-
combining form
single or simple: haplology; haplosis
Origin of haplo-
1from Greek haplous simple
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