We have found multiple words per-. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| per- | English | (Prefix) (chemistry) Added to the name of an element in a polyatomic ion denote the number of atoms of that element (usually four).. (chemistry) Forming nouns and adjectives denoting the maximum [...](chemistry) Added to the name of an element in a polyatomic ion denote the number of atoms of that element (usually four).. (chemistry) Forming nouns and adjectives denoting the maximum [...] |
| per- | English | (Prefix) (non-productive) Denoting the sense "by" or "per", as in perchance or perhaps.(non-productive) Denoting the sense "by" or "per", as in perchance or perhaps. |
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