apo-

English

Alternative forms

• ap- (prevocalic)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek prefix απο- (apo-), from ἀπό (apo, “from, away from”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂epo (“off, away”) (English off, of).

Prefix

apo-

1. away from, or separate
2. without, or lacking
3. (chemistry) derived from, or related to

Derived terms

Italian

Prefix

apo-

1. apo- (all senses)