-trophy

See also: trophy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ, food, nourishment), from τρέφω (tréphō, I congeal, thicken).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɹə.fi/

Suffix

-trophy

  1. nutrition
  2. growth, development

Usage notes

Easily confused with -tropy (turning; affecting); see -trophic: Usage notes.

Derived terms

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