see|para
English
Etymology 1
AGr. �α�ά (para), beside
Prefix
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- beside, near, alongside, beyond
- abnormal, incorrect
- resembling
- chemistry In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite positions (compare ortho- and meta-.)
Derived terms
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parabola
paradigm
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parallel
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paramilitary
paranormal
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parapsychology
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Etymology 2
Via It. para-#Italian|para-, imperative of parare#Italian|parare, from L. parare#Latin|parare, to shield
Prefix
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- defn|English
Derived terms
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parabore
parachute
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parados
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parapet
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parasol
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Etymology 3
From parachute
Prefix
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- Forming words relating to activities carried out with a parachute.
Derived terms
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parabrake
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paradoctor
paradrop
parafoil
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parafrag bomb
paraglider
parajump
parajute<!--sic-->
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parakiting
paramedic, paramedico
parapants
paraplane
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parasheet
paraski
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paraspotter
paratrooper
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