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supra-
(word root) above, over, beyond the limits ofExamples of words with the root supra-: supramolecular, supraorbital
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supra
(ˈsuːprə)adv
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) above, esp referring to earlier parts of a book etc
[(sense 1) C15: from Latin; related to super-]
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su•pra
(ˈsu prə)adv.
above, esp. when used in referring to parts of a text. Compare infra.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Latin suprā (preposition) on top of, above, exceeding, (adv.) on top, higher up; akin to super-]
supra-
a prefix meaning “above, over” (supraorbital) or “beyond the limits of, outside of” (suprasegmental). Compare super-.
[see supra]
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Adv. | 1. | supra - at an earlier place; "see above" |
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