Holo-
1.
a combining form meaning “whole,” “entire,” used in the formation of compound words:
holomorphic.
combining form
1.
whole or wholly: holograph, holotype, Holarctic
before vowels, hol-, word-forming element meaning “whole, entire, complete,” from Greek holo-, comb. form of holos “whole, entire, complete,” also “safe and sound,” from PIE *sol-wo-, from root *sol- (see safe (adj.)).
holo- or hol-
pref.
Whole; entirely: holoblastic.
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