pedo-
Prefix meaning child
Pedo- is a prefix meaning child, from Greek.
It appears in words like pediatrics (medicine for children), pedagogy (teaching), and pedophile (someone sexually attracted to children).
The prefix is sometimes confused with ped- meaning foot (as in pedestrian), which comes from Latin.
In British spelling, the prefix is often paedo-.
Relating to child medicine
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- pedophileAdult sexually attracted to children
- pediatricsMedicine for minors
pedophilia · pederasty · pedology · paediatric · childhood · juvenile · infant · youth
Study of soils
- pedologistOne who studies soil
- sedimentParticles settling in liquid
- terrainLand's physical features
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
humus · loam · clay · mineral · horizon · stratigraphy · erosion · weathering
pediatric
Relating to child medicine
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- pedophileAdult sexually attracted to children
pedophilia · pediatrics · pederasty · pedology · paediatric · childhood · juvenile · infant · youth · minor
pedology
Study of soils
- pedologistOne who studies soil
- sedimentParticles settling in liquid
- terrainLand's physical features
substrate · humus · loam · clay · mineral · horizon · stratigraphy · erosion · weathering · composition
pedometer
Stride-counting device
stride · gait · locomotion · ambulatory · stepping · walking · treadmill · footfall · podium · antipode
- gas pedalVehicle acceleration control
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
- pedal to the metalMaximum automotive acceleration
- put on a pedestalIdealize beyond reason
- pedal carToy vehicle with foot propulsion
- pedal down
pedal, pedals, pedaled, pedaling, pedestal, pedestals, pedestrian, pedestrians, pedicure