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audi/o
audi/o means hearing (from the Latin audire, meaning to hear).
What does audi/o mean?
The root audi/o means hearing. It comes from the Latin word audire, meaning to hear. It appears in words about hearing and its testing. For example, audiometry is the measurement of hearing. It often appears alongside ot/o, which means ear.
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Frequently asked questions
What does audi/o mean?
The root audi/o means hearing and comes from Latin.
What is audiometry?
It is the measurement of hearing, combining audi/o with -metry (measurement).
What is the difference between audi/o and ot/o?
Audi/o refers to hearing (the function), while ot/o refers to the ear (the structure).
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