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Definition para- in American English

para- prefix

prefix
/perə/
1

beyond: used with some nouns and adjectives

Example

paranormal (=strange and mysterious)

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
Example

a paralegal (=someone who is trained to help a lawyer)

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
3

similar to: used with some nouns and adjectives

Example

a paramilitary organization (=operating like an army)

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
4

involving the use of a parachute: used with some nouns

Example

parasailing (=a sport in which you are pulled through the air by a boat while wearing a parachute)

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
Definition para- in American English