English

Prefix

eth-

1. (organic chemistry) Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.

Derived terms

• ethane
• ethanol
• ethyl

See also

• meth-
• prop-
• but-

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /eːt/

Prefix

eth-

1. (organic chemistry) eth-

Derived terms

See also

• Category:nl:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes

Middle English

Alternative forms

• ethe-
• eþ-
• eð-

Etymology

From ēth, ethe ‎(“easy, easily”)

Prefix

eth-

1. combining form for easy, easily.

Derived terms

• ēthbēte — easily atoned for
• ēthmōd — graciousness, kindness
• ēthmōden — to be gracious, merciful, appeased
• ēthfalle — easily conquered, taken, beaten
• ēthfēle — easily felt
• ēthfīnde — easily found, an easy find
• ēthfulli — easily, readily
• ēthgēte — easily gotten, easy to find
• ēthlēte — of little value, indifferent, easily let go
• ēthlūke — easily dragged
• ēthmōdlīche — earnestly
• ēthsēne — easily seen, obvious, plain, clear
• ēthwinne — easily won or obtained, easy win