oligo-

Origin

oligo-

a combining form meaning “few,” “little,” used in the formation of compound words: oligopoly.
Also, especially before a vowel, olig-.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of olígos little, few (in plural)
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Oligo- is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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World English Dictionary
oligo- or (before a vowel) olig-
 
combining form
indicating a few or little: oligopoly
 
[from Greek olígos little, few]
 
olig- or (before a vowel) olig-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek olígos little, few]

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Word Origin & History

oligo-
before vowels, olig-, from Gk. oligos "small, little," in plural, "few;" of unknown origin.
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Medical Dictionary

oligo- or olig-
pref.
Few: oligosaccharide.

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