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

A note from one of the investment bank’s analysts highlights the productivity benefits that the accounting software provider’s customers are already enjoying, and flags Xero’s ability to charge for AI services as a key catalyst for a rerate in the next 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maintaining an outperform rating on the software-accounting provider, the analyst raises EPS forecasts on increased confidence in Xero’s Melio payments unit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Xero’s Melio payments unit is far more profitable on a per-customer basis, but its cyclical nature makes it lower quality, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

He tells clients in a note that he still has questions on the nature of the revenue synergies that Xero anticipates from its recent acquisition of Melio.

From The Wall Street Journal

They reckon that this catalyst could be newsflow from Xero’s recently acquired bill-pay platform Melio.

From The Wall Street Journal