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������ does gon- mean?

Gon- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “sexual,” “reproductive.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in pathology and biology, particularly to refer to the reproductive organs.Gon- ultimately comes from Greek ���Dz�ḗ, meaning “seed” or “generation,” as in "formation" or "propagation." Among the many Latin cognates of ���Dz�ḗ is germen, “sprout” or “embryo,” which is the source of germ, germane, and germinate.������ are variants of gon-?Gon- is a variant of gono-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use gono- article.In some instances, such as gonalgia, meaning "knee pain," gon- is used as a variation of gonio-, from Greek ��ō��í��, meaning "angle."

������ does -gon mean?

The combining form -gon is used like a suffix meaning “angled; angular.” It is often used in technical terms, especially in geometry.The form -gon comes from Greek ��ō��í��, meaning “angle.” The Latin translation of ��ō��í�� is angulus, which is the source of angular and triangle. To learn more, check out our entries for both words.