clino-
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clino-
(word root) slopeExamples of words with the root clino-: clinometer
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clino-
or clin-pref.
Slope; slant: clinometer.
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clino-
or before a vowelclin-
combining form
indicating a slope or inclination: clinometer.
[from New Latin, from Greek klinein to slant, lean]
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