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amphi-

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a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek (amphibious); on this model, used with the meaning “two,” “both,” “on both sides,” in the formation of compound words: amphiaster.

Origin:
< Greek, combining form of amphí on both sides; cognate with Latin amb(i)- ambi-, Albanian mbë; akin to Old English ymb(e)- around

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World English Dictionary

amphi-

—*prefix*
1.	on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds: amphipod; amphitrichous; amphibious
2.	around: amphibole

[from Greek]

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Word Origin & History

amphi-

from Gk. amphi- "both, of both kinds, on both sides, around," comb. form of amphi (round about, around); cognate with L. ambi- (see ambi-).

American Heritage

Medical Dictionary

amphi- or amph- or ampho-
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Both: amphibaric.
On both sides: amphicentric.

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