thaumato-

American  

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

   thaumatology.

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thaumato- British  

combining form

1. miracle; marvel

   thaumaturge

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Usage

What does thaumato- mean? Thaumato- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “miracle.” It is used in some technical terms, especially in religious contexts. Thaumato- comes from the Greek thaûma, meaning “a wonder” or “marvel.” How wonderful and marvelous it is that English has a combining form like thaumato-!

Etymology

Origin of thaumato-

< Greek, combining form of thaumat- (stem of thaûma )

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