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-agogue

suffix · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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suffix

Meaning 1

Something that leads to something else, as:

Something that stimulates a flow such as secretion or circulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Meaning 2

Something that leads to something else, as:

Someone who leads others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”), from ἄγω (ágō, “I lead”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: -agóg — that stimulates a flow
  • Hungarian: -agóga — that stimulates a flow
  • French: -agogue — someone who leads
  • Portuguese: -agogo — someone who leads