How does this answer the question? The question already explicitly says that para can mean "against", as in parachute and parasol. The question asks about paraglider and parabrake, …

Apr 5, 2011 · I was wondering about the meaning of "pseudo-", "quasi-" "semi-" and possibly other related prefixes, in general cases. Particularly, in engineering and science, there are quite a …

Jun 30, 2019 · There isn't really any clear definition of "prefix". However, in general, elements of complex words that are derived from nouns or adjectives are not called prefixes. E.g. the black …

May 19, 2011 · The prefix be- is not related to the verb be at all. It is an unstressed form of the preposition by. The primary meaning of be- verbs is also not causative, but rather intensive or …

The prefix sub appears in many words, such as subway and substantial. For subway, I take it as the way that is completely different from the way that I get used to. Moreover it is not the main …

Jan 11, 2011 · 3. [Edited] In "metaphysics", the prefix "meta-" is used in its original sense in ancient Greek, which is here "after". Aristotle wrote the Physica, which were about the …

Dec 22, 2015 · The prefix ex- is of Latin origin but the words ex-wife, ex-boyfriend are an extended use of Latin phrases such as ex consule, ex magistro equitum, (one who) from being …

Mar 18, 2016 · How does the prefix 'hyper-' explain 'hyperopia' (farsightedness)? Ask Question Asked 9 years, 9 months ago Modified 5 years, 1 month ago

The prefix a- is present in native (derived from Old English) words where it commonly represent the Old English an (which means on): alive, asleep, abroad, ashore. It can also be the Middle …

In biological vocabulary, sometimes both pre- and pro- are used as prefixes to indicate something earlier in a sequence. For example, pro-B cells develop into pre-B cells, which eventually …