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glotto-

prefix · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Synonym of glosso-.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Examples

  • glotto- + -phobia → glottophobia

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: glosso-

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Attic Greek γλωττο- (glōtto-) from the Ancient Greek γλῶττα (glôtta, “tongue”), Attic form of γλῶσσα (glôssa).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: glotto- — Translations
  • Ancient Greek: γλωττο- (glōtto-) — Translations
  • Italian: glotto- — Translations
  • Polish: glotto- — Translations
  • Portuguese: gloto- — Translations