-poietic

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1. a combining form occurring in adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -poiesis:

   hematopoietic.

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Usage

What does -poietic mean? The combining form -poietic is used like a suffix meaning “of or related to making, formation.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in biology. The form -poietic comes from Greek -poiētikos, meaning “active” or "effective," from the verb poieîn, “to make.” Another descendant of poieîn is the English word poet. To learn more, check out our entry about poet. What are variants of -poietic?The form -poietic doesn't have any variants. However, it is related to the form -poiesis, which is used to form nouns that correspond to adjectives ending in -poietic. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article on -poiesis.

Etymology

Origin of -poietic

< Greek -poiētikos. See poetic