-scopy

1. a combining form used to form abstract action nouns corresponding to nouns with stems ending in -scope:

   telescopy.

-scopy

combining form

1. indicating a viewing or observation

   microscopy

Word History and Origins

Origin of -scopy¹

< Greek skopía watching. See -scope, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -scopy¹

from Greek -skopia, from skopein to look at