S-

//s// prefix

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Definitions

Prefix
  1. 1
    Subatomic particles with a spin (quantum angular momentum) of 0, predicted by supersymmetry; the bosonic equivalent of known fermions. morpheme
  2. 2
    secondary form morpheme
  3. 3
    Super. morpheme

Synonyms

All synonyms
sec

Etymology

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of scalar (“particle with spin 0”).

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of sec- (“secondary”).

Etymology 3

Abbreviation of super.

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