Meaning of amphi- | Babel Free
ˈæm.fiDefinitions
- Located on the opposite side of, or referring to two distinct sides or ends of a region or object.
- Either, both; having two distinct properties and able to function as either.
- Merging two forms, and/or the fusion or inheritance that results from the combination.
- Surrounding, around, encircling.
- Intermediate between two properties or characteristics.
- Happening in two stages.
Equivalents
Examples
“amphicontinental”
“amphitropical”
“amphidisc”
“amphicrania”
“amphinucleolus”
“amphiphobic”
“amphithallic”
“amphimixis”
“amphidiploid”
“amphisome”
“amphicribral”
“amphigynous”
“amphiphyte”
“amphiarthrosis”
“amphilogy”
“amphigamous”
“amphibiotic”
“amphidromous”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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