mec

1 of 2

noun

variants or mech
ˈmek
plural -s

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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“Mec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mec. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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