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homeo-

a combining form meaning “similar,” used in the formation of compound words: homeostatic.


Origin:
< Gk homoio-, comb. form of hómoios similar, like
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pref.  Like; similar: homeostasis.

[Greek homoio-, from homoios, from homos, same; see sem-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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homeo- pref.
Like; similar: homeostasis.

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