amphi-

1.
a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek (amphibious); on this model, used with the meaning “two,” “both,” “on both sides,” in the formation of compound words:
amphiaster.
Origin
< Greek, combining form of amphí on both sides; cognate with Latin amb(i)- ambi-, Albanian mbë; akin to Old English ymb(e)- around
British Dictionary definitions for amphi-

amphi-

prefix
1.
on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds: amphipod, amphitrichous, amphibious
2.
around: amphibole
Word Origin
from Greek
Word Origin and History for amphi-

before a vowel amph-, word-forming element from Greek amphi- "both, of both kinds, on both sides, around," comb. form of amphi "round about, around;" cognate with Latin ambi- (see ambi-).

amphi- in Medicine

amphi- or amph- or ampho-
pref.

  1. Both: amphibaric.

  2. On both sides: amphicentric.