English Explanatory Dictionary

magneto-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Alternative form of magnet-.

Word forms

magneto-

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Old French magnetebor. ▲ Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet English magnet- Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English magneto- From magnet- + -o-.

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