How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"plano" is from "planus" (flat) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
planography
planoconcave
planisphere
planary
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "flat" or "level" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| Green leaf area was measured using a planometer |
| In times of flood, the rush of water in the high regions tears off and carries down a greater quantity of sediment resulting in planation. |