How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"telo" is from "telos" (end or far) spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
telognosis
telegraph
telecottage
television
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "end" or "far" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| The arrow points to a cell nearing the end of telophase. | |
| The telnet command opens a connection to another computer via the internet network. |