vini-

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

   viniculture.

vini-

combining_form

1. indicating wine

   viniculture

Word History and Origins

Origin of vini-¹

From Latin vīni-, combining form of vīnum

Word History and Origins

Origin of vini-¹

from Latin vīnum

Example Sentences

"The fact that Vini Jr wasn't awarded the title of best player in the world at the Ballon d'Or is yet another way to try to penalise the Brazilian for his outspoken stance on racial issues, both on and off the field," wrote Douglas Ceconello, a journalist for Globo Esporte, a sports website in Brazil.

From BBC

Brazil's minister of racial equality, Anielle Franco, reacted to the message and said: "You are amazing, Vini! Racism will never stop us. Let's keep making history."

From BBC

Ancelotti posted on X: "I want to thank my family, my president, my club, my players and above all Vini and Carvajal."

From BBC

"The game would miss players like Vini if he decided to take a break because of this," Bellingham said.

From BBC

The 'Vini Jr law', unanimously approved by the Rio government in June, includes protocol on how to process complaints of racism and mandatory educational campaigns.

From Reuters

Words That Use vini-

What does vini- mean?

Vini- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wine.” It is used in a few scientific terms connected to wine-making.

Vino- comes from the Latin vīnum, meaning “wine.” The English word wine also ultimately comes from the Latin vīnum.

What are variants of vini-?

Vino-, as in vinometer, is a variant of vini-. . Vin- is another variant, especially before a vowel.

Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vino- and Words That Use vin- articles.

Examples of vini-

One word you may have heard that features vini- is viniculture, meaning “the science or study of making wines.”

As we already know, vini- means “wine.” The second part of viniculture, -culture, might rightfully make you think of civilization and things like art or language. But in the case of viniculture, culture refers to growing and cultivating (think agriculture). Viniculture breaks down to “wine growing.”

What are some words that use the combining form vini-?

• viniferous (via the equivalent form of vini– in Latin)
• vinification
• vinificator

What are some other forms that vini- may be commonly confused with?

• veni-
• vene-
• veno-
• vivi-

Break it down!

The combining form -fication means “(act of) making.” Based on the meaning of vini-, what is vinification?