strobo-

prefix

A combining form meaning "whirling" or "spinning", especially when referring to periodic motion or a rapid sequence of events; by extension, often used in contexts involving "flashing light".

OriginAncient Greek στρόβος →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. A combining form meaning "whirling" or "spinning", especially when referring to periodic motion or a rapid sequence of events; by extension, often used in contexts involving "flashing light".

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekστρόβος“whirl”
  2. Englishstrobo-

From Ancient Greek στρόβος (stróbos, “whirl”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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