acu-

prefix — 2 senses

acu-

prefix

Etymology From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”).

1

Morpheme hearing; sound.

Derived terms
presbyacusis
Related terms
acoustic, acousto-

acu-

prefix

Etymology From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Latin acus (“needle, pin”).

1

Morpheme needle.

Related terms
acute, acuity

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