Eu

¹

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. europium.

EU

²

[ ee-yoo ]

abbreviation for

1. European Union ( def ).

eu-

³

1. a combining form meaning “good,” “well,” occurring chiefly in words of Greek origin ( eupepsia ); in scientific coinages, especially taxonomic names, it often has the sense “true, genuine” ( eukaryote )

Eu

¹

the chemical symbol for

1. europium

EU

²

abbreviation for

1. European Union

eu

³

the internet domain name for

1. the European Union

eu-

⁴

combining_form

1. well, pleasant, or good

   eupeptic

   euphony

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eu¹

< Greek, combining form of eús good (adj.) or eú, eû (neuter, used as adv.) well

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eu¹

via Latin from Greek, from eus good

Example Sentences

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said the fines were "illegal" and "baseless", adding that he will appeal the case and take it to the EU courts.

From BBC

Historically, Western countries – particularly the US and EU – have provided the momentum, cheered on by smaller climate-vulnerable nations.

From BBC

The EU has also launched an investigation into whether the Chinese e-commerce platform facilitated the sale of illegal products that could lead to steep fines.

From BBC

In an open meeting of all nations, the EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra called the draft deal "unbalanced, unworkable and unsubtle".

From BBC

The test comes at a fitting time alongside the development of Alzheimer's treatments, with the drug lecanemab already approved in numerous countries outside the EU.

From Science Daily