mec

1 of 2

noun

variants or mech

ˈmek

plural -s

: mechanic

mec-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or meco-

: length : long

Mecodonta

mecometer

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek mēko-, from mēkos length; akin to Greek makros long

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