-lyte

¹

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words that denote something subjected to a certain process (indicated by a noun ending in -lysis ):

   electrolyte.

-lyte

²

1. variant of -lite.

-lyte

combining form

1. indicating a substance that can be decomposed or broken down

   electrolyte

Word History and Origins

Origin of -lyte¹

< Greek lytós able to be untied or loosened, soluble, verbid of lȳ́ein to loose, dissolve; cognate with Latin luere to loose

Word History and Origins

Origin of -lyte¹

from Greek lutos soluble, from luein to loose

Example Sentences

The thing that first brought MC Lyte to Los Angeles?

From Los Angeles Times

This year has been a particularly celebratory — and busy — one for MC Lyte as she’s been celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music.

From Los Angeles Times

In August, MC Lyte was featured in the Netflix series “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop,” on which she is also an executive producer.

From Los Angeles Times

“What it means to me is everything because I’m always trying to a shine the light on newcomers as well as those who have been around for a long time,” says MC Lyte, who also celebrated the 35th birthday of her debut album, “Lyte as a Rock,” this year.

From Los Angeles Times

On the Sundays when MC Lyte hasn’t been traveling all weekend, she likes to pick up a cortado from one of her favorite coffee shops, go on a bike ride and listen to reggae music at the beach.

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