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haplo-
- a combining form meaning “single,” “simple,” used in the formation of compound words:
haplology.
haplo-
combining_form
- single or simple
haplology
haplosis
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Word History and Origins
Origin of haplo-1
< Greek, combining form of haplóos single, simple; akin to Latin simplex
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Word History and Origins
Origin of haplo-1
from Greek haplous simple
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Example Sentences
Haplo-, in Greek compounds, single; as Haplostemonous, having only one series of stamens.
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