Haplo-
1.
a combining form meaning “single,” “simple,” used in the formation of compound words:
haplology.
combining form
1.
single or simple: haplology, haplosis
word-forming element meaning “simple, single; simply, once,” from comb. form of Greek haplos “single, simple.”
haplo- pref.
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