a combining form meaning "almost," used in the formation of compound words: penecontemporaneous.
Also, esp. before a vowel, pen- .
[ paene-, comb. form of paene ]
a combining form meaning "almost," used in the formation of compound words: penecontemporaneous.
Also, esp. before a vowel, pen- .
[ paene-, comb. form of paene ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012