~ 1
(also par- )
■ prefix
1》 beside; adjacent to: parathyroid.
2》 beyond or distinct from, but analogous to: paramilitary.
3》 Chemistry denoting substitution at diametrically opposite carbon atoms in a benzene ring: paradichlorobenzene. Compare with meta- and ortho- .
Origin
from Gk para 'beside, beyond'.
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~ 2
■ combining form denoting something that protects or wards off: parachute.
Origin
from Fr., from the Ital. imperative singular of parare 'defend, shield'.