xero-

American  

especially before a vowel, xer-.

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

   xerophyte.

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xero- British  

combining form

1. indicating dryness

   xeroderma

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Usage

What does xero- mean? Xero- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “dry.” It is often used in scientific terms, including in pathology and ecology.Xero- comes from the Greek xēros, meaning “dry.”What are variants of xero-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, xero- becomes xer-, as in xerarch.

Etymology

Origin of xero-

Combining form of Greek xērós dry

Example Sentences

Formations are accelerating in Australia and the U.S., while insolvency trends are improving in Xero’s home region and seem steady in the U.K.

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He warns that there is typically a lag between activity and its impact on Xero, but feels positive nonetheless.

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Additionally, Ahmed reckons that hiring activity analysis suggests there is upside to Xero’s current year margins and earnings.

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They say accounting-software provider Xero could boost forecast fiscal 2027 earnings by 27% if its employee costs fell 10%.

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