-opsis


a combining form meaning “likeness,” used especially in the names of living organisms and organic structures that resemble the thing named by the initial element: coreopsis.

Origin of -opsis

From the Greek word ópsis appearance, sight

Words nearby -opsis

British Dictionary definitions for -opsis

-opsis

n combining form

indicating a specified appearance or resemblance meconopsis

Word Origin for -opsis

from Greek opsis sight