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idio-

 
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a combining form meaning “proper to one,” “peculiar,” used in the formation of compound words: idiomorphic.
Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of ídios (one's) own, personal, private, separate, distinct
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  1. One's own; private; personal: idiolect.

  2. Distinct; separate: idioblast.


[Greek, from idios, personal, private; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots.]
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idio- pref.

  1. One's own; private; personal: idiosyncrasy.

  2. Distinct; separate: idioventricular.

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