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acro-

  1. a combining form with the meanings “height,” “tip end,” “extremities of the body,” used in the formation of compound words:

    acrophobia.

acro-

combining_form

  1. denoting something at a height, summit, top, tip, beginning, or end

    acrogen

    acropolis

  2. denoting an extremity of the human body

    acromegaly

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acro-1

< Greek, combining form of áDz topmost, highest; akin to Latin 峦 sharp. acme, ear 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acro-1

from Greek akros extreme, topmost

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