para-

Meaning

1. (morpheme) beside, alongside
2. (morpheme) between
3. (morpheme) around, surrounding
4. (morpheme) adjacent, next to
5. (morpheme) near
6. (morpheme) opposite of, on the far side of
7. (morpheme) above, over
8. (morpheme) across, through, throughout
9. (morpheme) beyond
10. (morpheme) abnormal
11. (morpheme) incorrect
12. (morpheme) false
13. (morpheme) resembling
14. (morpheme) unrecognized, unauthorized, or unsanctioned
15. (morpheme) avoiding or avoidant
16. (morpheme) In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
17. (morpheme) related or pertaining to
18. (morpheme) affecting or concerning lower body

Synonyms

para

Translations

para-

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παρα- (para-, “beside, next to”).