electro-

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word electro-. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word electro-, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say electro- in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word electro- you have here. The definition of the word electro- will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofelectro-, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: electro, électro, electró, and électro-

English

Etymology

Initially from French électro- and Latin electro-, ultimately from electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron, “amber”). Equivalent to and later based upon electric, electricity, &c. + -o-.

Prefix

electro-

  1. Combining form of electricity.
  2. Combining form of electric and electrical.
  3. Combining form of electronic.

Synonyms

  • galvano- (dated or specific applications)

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with electro-

Translations

Anagrams

Catalan

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron, “amber”) (a natural resin, which — when rubbed — produces static electricity).

Pronunciation

Prefix

electro-

  1. electro-; Combining form of elèctric

Derived terms

Catalan terms prefixed with electro-

See also

Further reading

Dutch

Pronunciation

Prefix

electro-

  1. Superseded spelling of elektro-.

Galician

Prefix

electro-

  1. electro-

Derived terms

From

Galician terms prefixed with electro-

.

Further reading

Portuguese

Prefix

electro-

  1. Pre-reform spelling (until Brazil 1943/Portugal 1990) of eletro-. Still used in countries where the agreement hasn't come into effect; may occur as a sporadic misspelling.

Derived terms

Portuguese terms prefixed with electro-

Spanish

Prefix

electro-

  1. electro-

Derived terms

Spanish terms prefixed with electro-

Further reading

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia