-poiesis


-poiesis

noun combining form
plural -poieses

Definition of -POIESIS

: production : formation <hematopoiesis>

Origin of -POIESIS

New Latin, from Greek poiēsis creation — more at poesy

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: -poietic
Previous Word in the Dictionary: poi
All Words Near: -poiesis

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up -poiesis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More