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pyr-, pyro-, -pyrex- from Gr. pyrmeans "fire, heat, fever". [Common terms using this word part for memory association purposes: pyre, wood heaped for burning a dead body in a funeral rite, Pyrex™ glass, pyromaniac, lit. fire frenzy, fig. incendiarism, pyrotechnics, lit. the study of fire art, fig. the art of making fireworks]
[Medical terms: apyrexia, lit. without fever condition, empyreuma, lit. fire within (place), pyrogen, lit. fire producing, pyrolagnia, lit. fire lust condition, pyrosis, lit. burning condition]
Mnemonic for remembering this word part: Ready? Aim! Pyre!
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What does the affix pyro mean?
The affix "pyro" is derived from the Greek word "pyr," meaning fire. It is used in words relating to heat, fire, or burns.
What is a prefix meaning unlike?
the prefix for unlike is -un
Prefix meaning foreign?
The prefix meaning foreign is "exo-".
What is a prefix meaning height that begins with a?
The prefix "acro-" conveys the meaning of height.
Prefix meaning billion?
The prefix meaning "billion" is "giga-".
What words which start with prefix pyro?
Pyromaniac?
Fire is pyro right?
Yes. That is why the term "pyromaniac" refers to someone who sets fires. It is also where the word "pyrotechnic" derives from.
What is a pyro?
A pyro or pyromaniac is someone who sets fires for sexual excitement. I learned this in school. They enjoy playing with fire because of this reason. A Person whom plays, lights, or sets things on fire for no good reason
What is the meaning of pyro?
Abbreviation of pyrogallic acid.
What is the ancient Greek word for fire?
Its πύρ (pir). You can find it as a prefix as pyr- or pyro- .
What is the Greek Mythology word for fire?
The Greek neuter noun 'pūr', which is the source of the prefix pyro–.
What is the medical term meaning people who set things on fire deliberately?
Pyromaniac
What is the name for people who burn things?
An arsonist or a pyromaniac.
How do you say pyromaniac in German?
A male pyromaniac is called "ein Pyromane"A female pyromaniac is called "ein Pyromanin"
What does the affix pyro mean?
The affix "pyro" is derived from the Greek word "pyr," meaning fire. It is used in words relating to heat, fire, or burns.
What are different maniacs?
pyro=fire crazy=just maniac Pyromaniac- a person with a mania for setting things on fire Kleptomaniac-obsession who steals even small things Nymphomaniac or Eretomaniac --excessive sexual desire Animaniac- obsession about animals
Give you a sentence with pyromaniac?
The pyromaniac was discovered in the barn, with matches and tinder.
