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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Para- \Par"a-\ [Gr. para` beside; prob. akin to E. for- in forgive. Cf. For-.] 1. A prefix signifying alongside of, beside, beyond, against, amiss; as parable, literally, a placing beside; paradox, that which is contrary to opinion; parachronism. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) 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. [1913 Webster] | ||
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Para \Pa*ra"\, n. [Turk., fr. Per. p[=a]rah a piece.] A piece of Turkish money, usually copper, the fortieth part of a piaster, or about one ninth of a cent. [1913 Webster] | ||
3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Par'a \Pa*r['a]"\, n. 1. The southern arm of the Amazon in Brazil; also, a seaport on this arm. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. Short for Par['a] rubber. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Para-anaesthesia | ||
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