sym- — with, together (affix)
sym-
with, together
Component
prefix
Greek · Form of syn- before b, m, p (sympathy, symmetry).
Used in (5)
symbol
A2
/ˈsɪmbəl/
A thing that stands for or represents an idea, quality, or feeling.
sympathy
B1
/ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/
A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone who is suffering.
symphony
A2
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
A long piece of music in several parts, usually written for a full orchestra.
symptom
B1
/ˈsɪm(p)təm/
A sign of an illness that a person feels or notices, such as pain or a fever.
symmetry
C2+
/ˈsɪmətri/
balanced and proportionate similarity between the parts of something