Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ichthy
Prefix
/ˈɪkθi/
Definition
Relating to fish.
Examples
- Ichthyology is the study of fish.
- Ichthyoplankton refers to the eggs and larvae of fish.
- The ichthyofauna of a region includes all the fish species in that area.
Meaning
The prefix ‘ichthy’ comes from the Greek word ‘ichthys’, which means fish. It is often used in scientific contexts to highlight a connection to fish species or fish-related topics.
Synonyms
- Fish-related
- Piscine
- Aquatic
