Stylo-
1.
a combining form representing style, or styloid, in the formation of compound words:
stylography.
1.
a combining form meaning “column,” “pillar,” “tube,” used in the formation of compound words:
stylolite.
combining form
1.
(in biology) a style: stylopodium
2.
indicating a column or point: stylobate, stylograph
stylo- or styl-
pref.
Styloid; styloid process: stylohyal.
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noun 1. a fountain pen in which the writing point is a fine, hollow tube instead of a nib. noun 1. a fountain pen having a fine hollow tube as the writing point instead of a nib
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or stylographical [stahy-luh-graf-ik] /ˈstaɪ ləˈgræf ɪk/ adjective 1. of or relating to a stylograph. 2. of, relating to, or used in stylography. stylographic /ˌstaɪləˈɡræfɪk/ adjective 1. of or relating to a stylograph or stylography
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noun 1. the art of writing, tracing, drawing, etc., with a style. noun 1. the art or method of writing, drawing, or engraving with a stylus or style