allo-

allo-

a combining form meaning “other,” used in the formation of compound words (allotrope) and in chemistry to denote the more stable of two geometric isomers. Also (except in chemistry), especially before a vowel, all-.

Origin:
< Greek, combining form of állos other; cognate with Latin alius, else
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Allo- is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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World English Dictionary
allo- or (before a vowel) all-
 
combining form
indicating difference, variation, or opposition: allopathy; allomorph; allophone; allonym
 
[from Greek allos other, different]
 
all- or (before a vowel) all-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek allos other, different]

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Medical Dictionary

allo- or all-
pref.

  1. Other; different: allotransplantation.

  2. Isomeric: allomorphism.

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