Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orth
Prefix
/ɔrθ/
Definition
A prefix used in various terms in English and Greek origin referring to straightness or correctness.
Examples
- Orthodox: conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion.
- Orthopedics: the branch of medicine dealing with the corrections of deformities of bones or muscles.
Meaning
The prefix ‘orth’ signifies something that is straight, upright, or correct. It is commonly used in words related to order and accuracy.
Synonyms
- Correct
- Straight
- Right
