haplo-

American  

especially before a vowel, hapl-.

1. a combining form meaning “single,” “simple,” used in the formation of compound words.

   haplology.

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haplo- British  

combining form

1. single or simple

   haplology

   haplosis

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Usage

What does haplo- mean? Haplo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “single” or "simple." It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology.Haplo- comes from Greek haplóos, meaning “single” or “simple.” The Latin cognate of haplóos is simplex, also meaning “single” or “simple.” Simplex is the source of English words such as simple and simplicity. To learn more, check out our entries for both words.What are variants of haplo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, haplo- becomes hapl-, as in haplosis. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article on hapl-.

Etymology

Origin of haplo-

< Greek, combining form of haplóos single, simple; akin to Latin simplex