Para-

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English

Etymology

Greek (para), beside

Prefix

para-

  1. beside, near, alongside, beyond
  2. abnormal, incorrect
  3. resembling
  4. (chemistry{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite positions (compare ortho- and meta-)

Derived terms

Etymology

via Italian parasole, from Latin parare, to shield

Prefix

para-

  1. parachute

Derived terms

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