peri-

prefix — 3 senses

peri-

prefix

UK /ˌpɛɹ.ə-/ · CA, US /ˌpɛɹ.ə-/

Etymology From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “about, around”). Cognate to for via Proto-Indo-European.

1

Morpheme surrounding

peri- + meter → perimeter

2

Morpheme near

peri- + helion → perihelion

3

Morpheme during

peri- + natal → perinatal

Related terms: peripatetic, peripherad, periphery

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