apo-
Greekaway from, separate
Prefix · means "away from, separate"
Roots often paired with apo-
Associated Words · 13
apology
An expression of regret for wronging someone; a formal defence of a belief
apocalyptic
Relating to catastrophic destruction or the end of the world
apologetic
Expressing regret or apology; offering a defense of beliefs
apotheosis
Elevation to divine status; the perfect or supreme example of something
apogee
The farthest point in orbit from Earth; the highest point of achievement
apostrophe
The punctuation mark ('); a rhetorical address to an absent person
apothecary
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines
apostasy
The renunciation of one's religion or deeply held beliefs
apoplectic
Relating to apoplexy; extremely angry
apostate
A person who has renounced their religion or beliefs; guilty of apostasy
apocrypha
Writings of doubtful authenticity; biblical texts outside the main canon
apostatize
To renounce one's former religious faith or beliefs
apothegm
A short, witty, instructive saying or maxim