Standard Lemma guide

levo-

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

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prefix

Meaning 1

Left; on the left; toward the left.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Examples

  • levorotatory

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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prefix

Meaning 2

Denoting a levorotatory form of an enantiomer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • levofloxacin, levoglucose

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *leh2iwosder. Latin laevus English levo- From Latin laevus (“left”).