-ont

suffix

Indicating a life-form or life-stage, especially with regards to reproduction.

OriginAncient Greek -ων →
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Meanings

suffix
  1. Indicating a life-form or life-stage, especially with regards to reproduction.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greek-ων
  2. English-ont

From Ancient Greek -ων (-ōn), the present participle ending ("-ing"). Scientific usage possibly originates from -biont.

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APA

-ont. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-ont

MLA

“-ont.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-ont. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-ont,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-ont.

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