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photo

1

[foh-toh]

noun

plural

photos 
  1. photograph.

  2. Informal.photo finish.



photo-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “light” (photobiology ); also used to represent “photographic” or “photograph” in the formation of compound words.

    photocopy.

photo

1

/ ˈəʊəʊ /

noun

  1. short for photograph

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

photo-

2

combining form

  1. of, relating to, or produced by light

    photosynthesis

  2. indicating a photographic process

    photolithography

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

dzٴ–

  1. A prefix that means “light,” as in photoreceptor.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dzٴ–1

First recorded in 1855–60; shortened form of photograph

Origin of dzٴ–2

< Greek, combining form of ô (genitive ōó )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dzٴ–1

from Greek phōs, phōt- light
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Police released photos of suspects they wanted the public to help identify in connection with the disorder.

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Was there an apartment building whose residents might recognize his photo?

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared new photos of Prince William with their three children to mark Father's Day.

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Some social media posts and photos shared between friends showed Saturday’s crowds in a festive mood at times.

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Police release photos of four suspects they want the public to help identify in connection with the disorder.

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