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Peri-
Per′i-
(pĕr′ĭ-)
. [Gr.
περί
, prep.] A prefix used to signify
around
, by
, near
, over
, beyond
, or to give an intensive sense; as,
peri
meter, the measure around; peri
gee, point near the earth; peri
ergy, work beyond what is needed; peri
spherical, quite spherical.Definition 2024
peri-
peri-
English
Prefix
peri-
- around or surrounding:
- perimeter
- near:
- perinatal
Derived terms
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Related terms
Dutch
Pronunciation
Prefix
peri-
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Italian
Etymology
From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “about, around”).
Prefix
peri-
Derived terms
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Spanish
Etymology
From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “about, around”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pe.ɾi/
Prefix
peri-
Derived terms
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