Para-

From Ancient Greek παρά (para, "beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to").

Full definition of para-

Prefix

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

Derived terms

From French para-, from Italian para-, from para, imperative of parare ("to defend, shield, shroud"), from Latin parō ("I prepare").

Prefix

1. (obsolete, not productive) to guard against, to avert, to shield from; to provide protection against, defence from

Derived terms

• para-bore (jest, nonce), protection against bores

• paragrandine
• paravane

Related terms

From parachute

Prefix

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

Derived terms