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apo-

Greek

away from, separate

Prefix · means "away from, separate"

Roots often paired with apo-

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Associated Words · 13

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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

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