What does -oid mean?
-oid means Resembling; having the likeness of (usually including the concept of not being the same despite the likeness, but counterexamples exist)..
-oid
/-ɔɪd/ · suffix
Meaning
Resembling; having the likeness of (usually including the concept of not being the same despite the likeness, but counterexamples exist)..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling; having the likeness of (usually including the concept of not being the same despite the likeness, but counterexamples exist).
- (less commonly) Of, pertaining to, or related to.
- Added to nouns to create derogatory terms, typically referring to a particular ideology or group of people.
- (category theory) Added typically to the name of an algebraic structure, to denote the horizontal categorification of that structure.
Example Sentences
human + -oid → humanoid
sterol + -oid → steroid
ellipse + -oid → ellipsoid
geo- + -oid → geoid
lympho- + -oid → lymphoid
myelo- + -oid → myeloid
aster- + -oid → asteroid
waste + -oid → wastoid
Synonyms for -oid
Antonyms for -oid
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for -oid?
Common synonyms include quasi-, para-, -form, -iform.
What is the opposite of -oid?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use -oid in a sentence?
human + -oid → humanoid
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