αξιο-

See also: αξιό-

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄξιος (áxios).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaksio/

Prefix

αξιο- • (axio-)

  1. added before a noun, adjective or verb to create words that indicates something that is worthy or deserving:
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎σημειώνω (simeióno, to note) → ‎αξιοσημείωτος (axiosimeíotos, noteworthy, remarkable, notable)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎αγαπώ (agapó, to love) → ‎αξιαγάπητος (axiagápitos, lovable)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎γελάω (geláo, to laugh) → ‎αξιογέλαστος (axiogélastos, laughable, ridiculous)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎ζηλεύω (zilévo, to envy, to be jealous) → ‎αξιοζήλευτος (axiozíleftos, enviable)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎θεατός (theatós, visible, in view) → ‎αξιοθέατο (axiothéato, sight, attraction)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎θρηνώ (thrinó, to lament, to mourn) → ‎αξιοθρήνητος (axiothrínitos, lamentable, deplorable)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎πίστη (písti, faith, belief) → ‎αξιόπιστος (axiópistos, reliable, trustworthy)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎-πρεπής (-prepís, suitable, appropriate) → ‎αξιοπρέπεια (axioprépeia, dignity)
    αξιο- (axio-) + ‎-κρατία (-kratía, -cracy) → ‎αξιοκρατία (axiokratía, meritocracy)

Derived terms

Greek terms prefixed with αξιό-
Greek terms prefixed with αξι-