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-dyne

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.11 in modern English

Syllables
-dyne
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Forms names of certain types of motors and electrical circuits.

suffix

Relating to propeller-powered flight.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “force”), compare -dynamic. Originally prevalent in now often genericized trademarks.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: δύναμις

Derived Forms

synchrodyne

Frequently Paired Words

anodyne

Questions

What does -dyne mean?
Forms names of certain types of motors and electrical circuits.
Where does -dyne come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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