lith-

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See also: lith, Lith., -lith, liþ, lið, líth, and líð

English

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (líthos, “stone”).

Pronunciation

Prefix

lith-

  1. stone

Usage notes

  • When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenates with -o- (as litho-).

Synonyms

Synonymous affixes
  • lapid- (Latinate prefix)
  • -lite (quasi-Grecian suffix)
  • -lith (Grecian suffix)
  • pess- (Grecian prefix)
  • petr- (Grecian prefix)
  • plinth- (Grecian prefix)
  • pseph- (Grecian prefix)
  • ruder- (Latinate prefix; = “stone fragments”)
  • rup- (Latinate prefix)
  • sax- (Latinate prefix)

Derived terms

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Derived terms
English terms prefixed with lith-
Terms ultimately deriving from λίθος (lithos, “stone”) but not formed with this prefix

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