-oid

1 of 2

noun suffix

: something resembling a (specified) object or having a (specified) quality

globoid

-oid

2 of 2

adjective suffix

: resembling : having the form or appearance of

petaloid

Word History

Etymology

Adjective suffix

Latin -oïdes, from Greek -oeidēs, from -o- + eidos appearance, form — more at wise

Kids Definition

-oid

1 of 2 noun suffix

ˌȯid

: something resembling a (specified) object or having a (specified) quality

planetoid

-oid

2 of 2 adjective suffix

: resembling : having the form or appearance of

Etymology

Adjective suffix

derived from Greek -oeidēs "resembling, having a specified form"