Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acro

Prefix
/ˈæk.roʊ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘high’, ‘top’, or ‘at the end of’.
Examples
  • Acropolis: the high city in ancient Greece.
  • Acrobat: a performer of gymnastic feats.
  • Acrophobic: a person who has an extreme fear of heights.
Meaning
Used in various terms, it often refers to something that is elevated or situated at a high point.
Synonyms
  • High
  • Top
  • Summit