Meaning Of The Word -oid

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-oid in American English
suffix: a suffix meaning “resembling,” “like,” used in the formation of adjectives and nouns (and often implying an incomplete or imperfect resemblance to what is indicated by the preceding element)

-oid in British English
indicating likeness, resemblance, or similarity
like or resembling (something specified)

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