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<prefix>
<anatomy> A combining form or prefix meaning over; above; before; also, beyond; besides, transcending, a position above the part indicated by the word to which it is joined; in this sense, the same as super-.
Antonyms: infra-.
Origin: from or suggested by Latin supra- from supra 'above, beyond, before in time'
(05 Mar 2000)
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