necto-

prefix

swimming, nektonic

OriginAncient Greek νηκτός →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative nekto-

  1. biologyswimming, nektonic
  2. for swimming

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekνηκτός“swimming”
  2. Englishnecto-

From Ancient Greek νηκτός (nēktós, “swimming”). Compare nekton.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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