Meaning Of The Word Ortho-

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ortho in American English
adjective: pertaining to or occupying two adjacent positions in the benzene ring

ortho- in American English
combining form: a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “straight,” “upright,” “right,” “correct” (orthodox) and on this model used in the formation of compound words (orthopedic)

ortho- in British English
straight, regular, upright
combining form: straight or upright

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