Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aceto-

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.46 in modern English

Syllables: ace-to-
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group (CH₃CO-); e.g., acetophenone

Etymology

From Latin acētum (“vinegar”), because acetic acid is a constituent of vinegar.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: acētum

Inflected Forms

acet- (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

acetyl formo- propio- butyro-

Questions

What does aceto- mean?: Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group (CH₃CO-); e.g., acetophenone
Where does aceto- come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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