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Homo-

prefix

Definitions

Prefix
  1. 1
    Same, identical. morpheme
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to homosexuality or same-sex relations. morpheme
  3. 3
    Used to form the names of compounds derived from simpler ones by addition of a methylene group. morpheme

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”). By surface analysis, hom- + -o-.

Etymology 2

From homosexual, ultimately from Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”).

Etymology 3

From homologue, ultimately from Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”).

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