amphi-
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.
Origin of amphi-
< Greek, combining form of
amphí on both sides; cognate with Latin
amb(i)-
ambi-, Albanian
mbë; akin to Old English
ymb(e)- around
Words nearby amphi-
British Dictionary definitions for amphi-
amphi-
prefix
on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds
amphipod; amphitrichous; amphibious
around
amphibole
Word Origin for amphi-
from Greek
Medical definitions for amphi-
amphi-
pref.
Both:amphibaric.
On both sides:amphicentric.