tacho

tacho-

a combining form meaning “speed,” used in the formation of compound words: tachometer.
Compare tachy-.


Origin:
combining form representing Greek táchos; akin to tachýs swift

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tacho-
 
combining form
speed: tachograph; tachometer
 
[from Greek takhos]

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