Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gymno
Prefix
/ˈdʒɪm.noʊ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘naked’ or ‘exposed’.
Examples
- Gymnosperm: A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, which have naked seeds.
- Gymnophobia: An abnormal fear of nudity.
Meaning
Used in scientific terms, especially in biology and botany, to describe organisms or parts that are not covered or are bare.
Synonyms
- Naked
- Exposed
