a combining form meaning “fighting,” used in the formation of compound words:
logomachy.
Origin
< Greek-machia, equivalent to mách(ē) battle + -ia-y3
Word Origin and History for -machy
word-forming element meaning "battle, war, contest," from Greek -makhia, from makhe "battle, fight," related to makhesthai "to fight," from PIE root *magh- (2) "to fight."