-machy

1 of 2

noun combining form

-ma·​chy

məkē,

-ki

plural -es

: warfare : contest between or by means of

logomachy

machy

2 of 2

abbreviation

machinery

Word History

Etymology

Noun combining form

Greek -machia, from machē battle, fight (from machesthai to battle, fight) + -ia -y

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