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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-

See also: peri, perí, péri, pèri, perì, perî, peří, and péri-

English

Prefix

peri-

  1. around or surrounding:
    perimeter
  2. near:
    perinatal

Derived terms

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Related terms


Dutch

Pronunciation

Prefix

peri-

  1. peri-
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Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περί (perí, about, around).

Prefix

peri-

  1. peri-

Derived terms

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Spanish

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περί (perí, about, around).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pe.ɾi/

Prefix

peri-

  1. peri-

Derived terms

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