-trophy

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See also: trophy

English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ, food, nourishment), from τρέφω (tréphō, I congeal, thicken).

Pronunciation

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Suffix

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-trophy

  1. nutrition
  2. growth, development

Usage notes

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Easily confused with -tropy (turning; affecting); see -trophic: Usage notes.

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