haplo-


  1. 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.

British Dictionary definitions for haplo-

haplo-

combining form
  1. single or simple: haplology; haplosis

Origin of haplo-

1
from Greek haplous simple

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