noto-

1. a combining form meaning “the back,” used in the formation of compound words.

   notochord.

noto-

combining form

1. the back

   notochord

Word History and Origins

Origin of noto-¹

Combining form representing Greek nôton the back

Word History and Origins

Origin of noto-¹

from Greek nōton the back

Example Sentences

On New Year’s Day last year, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Noto Peninsula in central Japan led to over 500 deaths and destroyed or damaged at least 37,000 homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year, Anthony Noto and Joey Levin were appointed to the board.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Argentino was arrested a few hours later in the nearby town of Noto.

From BBC

He cited the 2024 New Year's Day earthquake in the Noto peninsula, where two decades ago, a plan to build a nuclear plant was scrapped because locals opposed it.

From BBC

More than 40,000 residents across four cities in Ishikawa - including Wajima, Suzu and the town of Noto - have been evacuated over the weekend.

From BBC