sphen-

A form of spheno- — Wedge, wedge-shaped.

OriginAncient Greek σφήν →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative spheno-

  1. alternativeAlternative form of spheno- (“wedge”).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσφήν“wedge”
  2. Englishsphen-

From Ancient Greek σφήν (sphḗn, “wedge”).

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APA

sphen-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sphen-

MLA

“sphen-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sphen-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sphen-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sphen-.

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