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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Prefix 1.1.1.1 Derived terms 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Prefix 1.2.1.1 Derived terms 1.3 Etymology 3 1.3.1 Prefix 1.3.1.1 Derived terms

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From Ancient Greek παρά (“‘beside’”)

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para-

1. beside, near, alongside, beyond
2. abnormal, incorrect
3. resembling
4. (chemistry) In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite positions (compare ortho- and meta-.)

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Via Italian para-, imperative of parare, from Latin parare (“‘to shield’”)

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From parachute

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para-

1. Forming words relating to activities carried out with a parachute.

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