Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oid
Suffix
/ɔɪd/
Definition
A suffix used in various contexts to denote similarity to or resembling something.
Examples
- Asteroid: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, resembling a star.
- Humanoid: resembling or having human characteristics.
- Void: an empty space that resembles nothingness.
Meaning
The suffix ‘oid’ implies that something resembles or has the characteristics of another object or concept.
Synonyms
- Similar
- Resembling
- Like
