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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ont

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.13 in modern English

Syllables
-ont
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Indicating a life-form or life-stage, especially with regards to reproduction.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek -ων (-ōn), the present participle ending ("-ing"). Scientific usage possibly originates from -biont.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Frequently Paired Words

ontology

Questions

What does -ont mean?
Indicating a life-form or life-stage, especially with regards to reproduction.
Where does -ont come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce -ont

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