para-

  1. Prefix.  above, beyond.
  2. Prefix.  beside, near, alongside.
  3. Prefix.  abnormal, incorrect.
  4. Prefix.  resembling.
  5. Prefix.  (chemistry) In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite positions (compare ortho- and meta-.).
  6. Prefix.  (obsolete, not productive) (rfdef, lang en) .
  7. Prefix.  Forming words relating to activities carried out with a parachute.

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