dia-

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek prefix δια- (dia-), from διά (diá, through, across, by, over).

Prefix

dia-

  1. through, across
    Synonyms: trans-, para-, per-
  2. between
    Synonyms: inter-, mid-

Derived terms

Derived terms and terms borrowed directly from Greek featuring the dia- element

Translations

Anagrams

French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek prefix δια- (dia-), from διά (diá, through, across, by, over).

Pronunciation

Prefix

dia-

  1. dia-

Derived terms

Indonesian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δια- (dia-), from διά (diá, through, across, by, over).

Pronunciation

Prefix

dia-

  1. dia-

Derived terms

Category Indonesian terms prefixed with dia- not found

Further reading

Polish

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek δια- (dia-).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dja/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -a
  • Syllabification:

Prefix

dia-

  1. dia-
    dia- + ‎-chroniczny → ‎diachroniczny

Derived terms

See also

Further reading

  • dia- in Polish dictionaries at PWN