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A-
unknown · 78% connection
A, as a prefix to English words, is derived from various sources. (1) It frequently signifies on or in (from an, a forms of AS. on), d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Ab-
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A prefix in many words of Latin origin. It signifies from, away , separating, or departure, as in abduct, abstract, abscond. See A-(6).
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Accusative
adjective · 78% connection
Applied to the case (as the fourth case of Latin and Greek nouns) which expresses the immediate object on which the action or influenc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Adverbial
adjective · 78% connection
Of or pertaining to an adverb; of the nature of an adverb; as, an adverbial phrase or form.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Ae
unknown · 78% connection
A diphthong in the Latin language; used also by the Saxon writers. It answers to the Gr. ai. The Anglo-Saxon short ae was generally re…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Anglicize
verb · 78% connection
To make English; to English; to anglify; render conformable to the English idiom, or to English analogies.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Ante-
unknown · 78% connection
A Latin preposition and prefix; akin to Gr. 'anti`, Skr. anti, Goth. and-, anda- (only in comp.), AS. and-, ond-, (only in comp.: cf.…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Anti
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A prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Burst
verb · 78% connection
To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appea…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Byzantine
noun · 78% connection
A native or inhabitant of Byzantium, now Constantinople; sometimes, applied to an inhabitant of the modern city of Constantinople. C (…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Cata
unknown · 78% connection
The Latin and English form of a Greek preposition, used as a prefix to signify down, downward, under, against, contrary or opposed to,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Circum-
unknown · 78% connection
A Latin preposition, used as a prefix in many English words, and signifying around or about.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Cis-
unknown · 78% connection
A Latin preposition, sometimes used as a prefix in English words, and signifying on this side.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Com-
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A prefix from the Latin preposition cum, signifying with, together, in conjunction, very, etc. It is used in the form com- before b, m…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Comparative
noun · 78% connection
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "‘faster’ is the comparative of the adjective ‘fast’"; "‘less famous’ is the comparati…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Comparative degree
noun · 78% connection
the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "‘faster’ is the comparative of the adjective ‘fast’"; "‘less famous’ is the comparati…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
Counter
adverb · 78% connection
A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
De-
unknown · 78% connection
A prefix from Latin de down, from, away; as in debark, decline, decease, deduct, decamp. In words from the French it is equivalent to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: latin, adverb, preposition, signifying, contrary.
