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para-
CIDE DICTIONARY
para-, [Gr. para` beside; prob. akin to E. for- in forgive. Cf. For-.].
- A prefix signifying
alongside of ,beside ,beyond ,against ,amiss ; as parable, literally, a placing beside; paradox, that which is contrary to opinion; parachronism. [1913 Webster] - A prefix denoting:
(a) Likeness, similarity, or connection, or that the substance resembles, but is distinct from, that to the name of which it is prefixed; as paraldehyde, paraconine, etc.; also, an isomeric modification.(b) Specifically: (Organ. Chem.) That two groups or radicals substituted in the benzene nucleus are Cf. Ortho-, and Meta-. Also used adjectively. [1913 Webster]opposite , or in the respective positions 1 and 4; 2 and 5; or 3 and 6, as paraxylene; paroxybenzoic acid.
OXFORD DICTIONARY
para-, prefix (also par-)
1 beside (paramilitary).
2 beyond (paranormal).
3 Chem. a modification of (paraldehyde). b relating to diametrically opposite carbon atoms in a benzene ring (paradichlorobenzene).
1 beside (paramilitary).
2 beyond (paranormal).
3 Chem. a modification of (paraldehyde). b relating to diametrically opposite carbon atoms in a benzene ring (paradichlorobenzene).
para-, comb. form protect, ward off (parachute; parasol).
Etymology
F f. It. f. L parare defend
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