Standard Lemma guide

glosso-

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

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɡlɒs.ə(ʊ)/
  • General-American: /ɡlɑs.oʊ/
  • General-American: /ɡlɔs.oʊ/

1

prefix

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the tongue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • glossopharyngeal

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

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Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to language or speech.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • glossolalia

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Hellenic *glṓťťā Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ (glôssă) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English glosso- From Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ (glôssă, “tongue; language”) + English -o-.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: gloso- — Translations