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allo-

1
  1. a combining form meaning “other,” used in the formation of compound words ( allotrope ) and in chemistry to denote the more stable of two geometric isomers.


allo.

2

abbreviation for

  1. allegro.

allo-

combining_form

  1. indicating difference, variation, or opposition

    allonym

    allopathy

    allomorph

    allophone

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of allo-1

< Greek, combining form of állos other; cognate with Latin alius, else
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Word History and Origins

Origin of allo-1

from Greek allos other, different
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Example Sentences

So he went out with the Allo tribe once again and they led him up a creek to the place where the flying frog lives.

Of course he could not doubt when old Allo and all his seven sons assured him positively that the snake was safe as a tame kitten.

I Bagni di Lucca appartengono, come tant' altre cose in Italia, esclusivamente allo straniero.

Kai ztsomen kata tonde ton logon, hypo tinn gignetai dynamen auta d tauta kai ei d ti allo physes ergon estin.

The wireless operator now reports that a vessel near at hand has acknowledged the Cunarder's allo.

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