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par avion
par bond
par excellence
par value
-para
para
para- (1)
para- (2)
para-aminobenzoic acid
para-aminosalicylic acid
para boots
para I
Pará rubber tree
Para-Sail
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para- (1)

para-


prefix 
Definition:
 
1. beside, near, along with
parataxis

2. beyond
paranormal

3. isomeric or related compound
paraldehyde

4. resembling
paramyxovirus

5. faulty, undesirable
paraphasia

6. assistant, auxiliary
paralegal

7. occupying the para position in the benzene ring
paradichlorobenzene

[< Greek para "beside" < Indo-European, "next to, in front of"]
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