ob-

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Prefix 1.2.1 Derived terms 2 Czech 2.1 Prefix 2.1.1 Derived terms 2.1.2 See also 3 Latin 3.1 Prefix 3.1.1 Usage notes 3.1.2 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

Latin

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ob-

1. Against; facing; a combining prefix used with verbs of Latin origin.
2. (botany) Of a reversed shape.

[edit] Derived terms

• object
• observe
• obsess
• obstruct
• obscene
• obfuscate
• oppose
• opposition

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[edit] Czech

[edit] Prefix

ob-

1. A Czech prefix.

[edit] Derived terms

• objet
• objevit
• obvinit
• obsílka
• obšťastnit

[edit] See also

• obe-

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[edit] Latin

[edit] Prefix

ob-

1. against; facing

[edit] Usage notes

ob- is used as a combining prefix with many other words, particularly verbs. The b is often assimilated into the next consontant, as in oppose.

[edit] Derived terms

• objectum
• officium
• opponere
• oppositio