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Term: per-

Part of Speech: Prefix

Definition:

Per- is a prefix used to form various words, indicating "through," "completely," "thoroughly," "by means of," or "by each," depending on the context.

Senses/Usages:

1. Through:
• Description: Used to indicate movement or passage through something.
• Example: The submarine traveled periscope.


2. Completely/Thoroughly:
• Description: Used to indicate an action done completely or thoroughly.
• Example: The painter perpainted the entire room.


3. By Means of/By Each:
• Description: Used to indicate something done by each part or by a specific means.
• Example: The team performed per capita analysis to determine average income.

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