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plano-

1
  1. a combining form meaning “flat,” “plane,” used in the formation of compound words:

    planography.

plano-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “moving,” “capable of movement,” used in the formation of compound words:

    planogamete.

plano

3

[ pley-noh ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to eyeglasses that do not contain a curvature for correcting vision defects:

    plano sunglasses.

Plano

4

[ pley-noh ]

noun

  1. a town in N Texas.

plano-

combining_form

  1. indicating flatness or planeness

    plano-concave

“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 plano-1

Combining form representing Latin Գܲ level, Գܳ level ground

Origin of plano-2

Combining form representing Greek áԴDz wandering, roaming. See planet

Origin of plano-3

First recorded in 1945–50; independent use of plano- 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of plano-1

from Latin Գܲ flat, level

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