strobo-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek στρόβος (stróbos, “whirl”).

Prefix

strobo-

1. A combining form meaning "whirling" or "spinning", especially when referring to periodic motion or a rapid sequence of events; by extension, often used in contexts involving "flashing light".

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with strobo-

strobogrammatic

stroboscope

stroboscopy