Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allo
prefix
/ˈæl.oʊ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘other’ or ‘different’.
Examples
- Allozyme: Variants of an enzyme that differ in amino acid sequence.
- Allopatric: Referring to species that are geographically separated.
- Allogenic: Pertaining to different individuals, especially in transplantation contexts.
Meaning
It indicates something that is distinct or separate from what is already mentioned.
Synonyms
- Other
- Different
- Dissimilar
