Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oc

Prefix
/ɒk/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘in the presence of’ or ‘in the direction of’.
Examples
  • Occlusion: The blockage of a passage or cavity.
  • Occur: To happen or take place.
  • Occasion: A particular time or instance of an event.
Meaning
The term ‘oc’ is often used in various contexts, particularly in scientific or medical terminology, indicating proximity or direction.
Synonyms
  • Near
  • Alongside
  • Toward