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theo-
theo-
English
Alternative forms
Prefix
theo- (combining form)
Usage notes
Combined in terms about god or religion.
Derived terms
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Related terms
References
- “theo-, comb. form”, in OED Online, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015-03-17.
- “theo-” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).
Dutch
Pronunciation
Prefix
theo-
Derived terms
Category Dutch words prefixed with theo- not found
German
Prefix
theo-
Derived terms
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Latin
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek θεό- (theó-, “god”), combining form of θεός (theós, “god”).
Prefix
theo- (combining form)
Derived terms
Category Latin words prefixed with theo- not found
References
- "Thěos", in Nicholas Salmon, Stemmata latinitatis: or, An etymological Latin dictionary, London, printed for the author by W. and C. Spilsbury, 1796, v. 2, pp. 675–676. OCLC 669364391.
- “theo-, comb. form”, in OED Online, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015-03-17.
- “theo-” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).