condo

UK: ˈkɒndəʊ | US: ˈkɑːndoʊ

Definition

  1. n. a privately owned apartment or unit in a multi-unit building (short for "condominium")

Structure
cond <together>o <abbreviation suffix>
Etymology

condo = cond<together> + o<abbreviation suffix>

  • cond<together>: From Latin condominium ("joint ownership"), combining con- (together) and dominium (ownership).
  • o: A common abbreviation suffix in English (e.g., "photo" from "photograph").

Etymology Origin:
The word "condo" is a clipped form of "condominium," which originates from Latin condominium (joint ownership). The term evolved in legal and real estate contexts to describe individually owned units within a shared building. The abbreviation "condo" reflects English's tendency to shorten longer words for colloquial use.

Examples

  1. She bought a condo downtown for easy access to work.

  2. The new condo complex includes a gym and a pool.

  3. Renting a condo can be more affordable than owning one.

  4. Their condo overlooks the city skyline.

  5. The condo association voted to renovate the lobby.