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  1. Para-

    a prefix signifying alongside of, beside, beyond, against, amiss; as parable, literally, a placing beside; paradox, that which is contrary to opinion; parachronism

  2. Para-

    a prefix denoting: (a) Likeness, similarity, or connection, or that the substance resembles, but is distinct from, that to the name of which it is prefixed; as paraldehyde, paraconine, etc.; also, an isomeric modification. (b) Specifically: (Organ. Chem.) That two groups or radicals substituted in the benzene nucleus are opposite, or in the respective positions 1 and 4; 2 and 5; or 3 and 6, as paraxylene; paroxybenzoic acid. Cf. Ortho-, and Meta-. Also used adjectively

  3. Etymology: [Gr. para` beside; prob. akin to E. for- in forgive. Cf. For-.]

Entomology

  1. Para-

    next to; near by; at the side of.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of para- in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of para- in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of para- in a Sentence

  1. Greg Morris:

    We are continuing also with the expansion of our export terminal ... in Barcarena (in Para state), which will raise capacity to 6 million tonnes annually.

  2. Majid Kehtari:

    Nemati must make a decision on his future soon. Definitely, she can not participate in the World Archery Para Championships which will be held in Germany between August 23 to 30, she had to train at least two months under para-archery coach to participate in the prestigious event in Germany.

  3. Manusia Bumi:

    TETAP BERAGAMA! . Orang beragama percaya adanya setan penambah galau. Mengurangi galau bisa pakai cara berdoa (GRATIS!), curhat (GRATIS!), ingat/cari orang senasib (GRATIS!). Bisa juga pakai cara dunia (BELI!) . Orang MEMILIH gaya hidup mewah, dunia,  ketagihan, sana kerja lebih keras buat menuhin kebutuhan itu, jangan malah seenaknya begini begitu, apalagi ke bidang keagamaan dan para tokoh agama, seenaknya mengkambinghitamkan agama dan tokoh agama.

  4. Werley Nortreus:

    Su negocio es como un árbol de mango. Los amantes del mango estaban ausentes cuando estabas luchando para construir el árbol de mango para que pudiera producir mangos, pero los amantes del mango siempre están presentes para comer todos los mangos. Su negocio es como un árbol de mango.

  5. Mickey Mehta:

    Tener la mente abierta como una persona de mente abierta siempre ve todo lo posible y el que ve todo lo posible es capaz de hacer cualquier cosa posible. A fin de mantener una mente abierta y Mickeymize su vida. compartir esto para tener un mundo de infinitas posibilidades.


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