electro-
prefixEtymology Initially from French électro- and Latin electro-, ultimately from electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron, “amber”). Equivalent to and later based upon electric, electricity, &c. + -o-.
1
In compounds, Morpheme Combining form of electricity.
2
In compounds, Morpheme Combining form of electric and electrical.
3
In compounds, Morpheme Combining form of electronic.
- Synonyms
- galvano-