contra-

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See also: contra, Contra, and contrà

English

Etymology

From Latin contra (“against”). Doublet of counter-.

Prefix

contra-

  1. against; in opposition to

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Catalan

Etymology

From Latin contra (“against”).

Pronunciation

Prefix

contra-

  1. counter-, contra-

Derived terms

Catalan terms prefixed with contra-

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Dutch

Etymology

From Latin contra (“against”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔn.traː/
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Prefix

contra-

  1. contra-

Derived terms

Dutch terms prefixed with contra-

French

Etymology

From Latin contra (“against”).

Pronunciation

Prefix

contra-

  1. contra-

Derived terms

French terms prefixed with contra-

Italian

Etymology

From Latin contra (“against”).

Prefix

contra-

  1. contra-
    Synonym: contro-

Derived terms

Italian terms prefixed with contra-

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Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin contra (“against”).

Prefix

contra-

  1. counter- (in opposition to)

Derived terms

Portuguese terms prefixed with contra-

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Spanish

Etymology

From Latin contrā (“against”).

Prefix

contra-

  1. contra-

Derived terms

Spanish terms prefixed with contra-

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Further reading

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