-oid

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /-ɔɪd/

Suffix

1. Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.

   human + -oid → humanoid

   sterol + -oid → steroid

Synonyms

• -like

Translations

• Italian: -oide
• Portuguese: -oide
• Spanish: -oide

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