peri-

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek περί.

Prefix

1. around or surrounding

   peri- + meter → perimeter

2. near

   peri- + helion → perihelion

3. during

   peri- + apocalyptic → peri-apocalyptic

   peri- + natal → perinatal

Synonyms

• (surrounding) circum-, para-
• (near) para-
• (during) intra-, mid-

Antonyms

• (antonym(s) of “near”): disto-

Related terms

• peripatetic
• peripherad
• periphery

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