-penia
a combining form used in the formation of compound words that have the general sense “lack, deficiency,” as specified by the initial element: leukopenia.
Origin of -penia
1<New Latin, combining form representing Greek penía poverty, need
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How to use -penia in a sentence
When the feast was over, Penia or Poverty, as the manner is on such occasions, came about the doors to beg.
Symposium | PlatoWhen the feast was over, Penia or Poverty, as the manner was, came about the doors to beg.
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