παρα-

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From παρά (pará).

Prefix

παρα- (para-)

  1. beside
  2. contrary to

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: para-
  • Greek: παρα- (para-)

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παρα- (para-).

Prefix

παρα- (para-)

  1. expressing: proximity, position or movement
  2. expressing: opposition, contravention, difference
  3. expressing: substitution
  4. expressing: excessive, extra

Derived terms