The prefix amphi- comes from a Greek origin. It can mean:
both.
"amphibian"
"amphipod"
"amphiprostyle"
around.
"amphitheater"
The root amphi- means both, on both sides, around.
Amphi Festival was created in 2005.
Amphi means two or both. The same with ambi. Amphibian - gills then lungs. They get both. Ambidextrous - use both hands.
It comes from the word "Amphibious," as Amphi means "two," which of course is very relevant to Amphibians because they have two lives - in the water and on land.
Amphibian, amphitheater
amphi
In the great Greek amphi theaters
amphibian: amphi-: around (as in amphitheatre) -bi-: short of bios -> life -an: suffix denoting belonging to, agent Literally amphibian would mean 'that which lives around (both land and water)'.
what are the features,advantages and disadvantages of the Amphi theatre? That's not an answer.
Mitosis in animal cells is "amphi astral" because the spindle fibers, which help separate the chromosomes, are arranged in a star-like configuration at both poles of the cell. This configuration is essential for ensuring the accurate segregation of genetic material into two daughter cells during cell division.
ExOfficio Amphi shorts are designed for fishing, but can be used for nearly any waterborne activity. The shorts have been engineered not only to resist water damage, but also to quickly dry out when wet and to continue to look fresh after drying.
It originates from two Latin words, "amphi" meaning two, "bio" meaning life.