What does inter- mean?
Inter- means A position which is in between two (or more) of the kind indicated by the root..
Inter-
/ɪntə(r)/ · prefix
Meaning
A position which is in between two (or more) of the kind indicated by the root..
Definitions by Sense
- A position which is in between two (or more) of the kind indicated by the root.
- Mutually: the root verb or property has a symmetric and bidirectional relationship between the relevant parties.
- Combining together: the root verb is done together, generally uniting or merging multiple objects.
- Hybrid: combining two or more of the root together to produce a hybrid.
- Internally: the root verb is done in between or among relevant entities; also forming nouns and adjectives derived from the verb form.
- Alternating: a sequence of alternating kinds of the root.
- Link: to connect multiple kinds of the root.
- Involving multiple of the root.
Example Sentences
interblog
intercausal
interexperiential
interlegible
interattraction
intercalibrate
interfuse
interknit
Synonyms for inter-
Antonyms for inter-
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inter-?
Common synonyms include mid-, dia-, intra-, co-.
What is the opposite of inter-?
Possible antonyms include extra-.
How do you use inter- in a sentence?
interblog
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