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Di- - Definition and Overview


Di- is a Greek prefix for 2. The Latin equivalent is duo-, and the Old English equivalent is twi-. Examples are:

  • dioxide has 2 oxygen atoms
  • dicot has 2 seeds
  • diphthong is a double vowel pronounced as a single syllable
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