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amphi-

  1. a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek ( amphibious ); on this model, used with the meaning “two,” “both,” “on both sides,” in the formation of compound words:

    amphiaster.

amphi-

prefix

  1. on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds

    amphibious

    amphipod

    amphitrichous

  2. around

    amphibole

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of amphi-1

< Greek, combining form of í on both sides; cognate with Latin amb ( i )- ambi-, Albanian ë; akin to Old English ymb ( e )- around
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of amphi-1

from Greek

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