deuter-

combining form

variants or deutero-
: second : secondary
deuteranopia

Word History

Etymology

Greek deuter-, deutero-, from deuteros; probably akin to Greek dein to lack, Sanskrit doṣa fault, lack

Dictionary Entries Near deuter-

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“Deuter-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deuter-. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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