hypso-

1. a combining form meaning “height,” “altitude,” used in the formation of compound words:

   hypsometer.

hypso-

combining_form

1. indicating height

   hypsometry

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypso-¹

< Greek, combining form of hýpsos height; akin to hypo-, up

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypso-¹

from Greek hupsos