Is juxta a word?
Near, beside, close by.
Where does the word juxta come from?
The term comes from the Latin iuxta, meaning alongside. The biological use of the term should not be confused with the more general use of juxta- as a prefix.
What is the prefix of juxtaposition?
Juxtaposition: The prefix “juxta-” comes from the Latin preposition meaning near, nearby, close. Juxtaposition is thus the act of placing two or more things side by side or the state of being so placed.
What prefix means vein?
Veno- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “vein.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.
What does Juxta mean in Latin?
juxta (adv. and prep. with acc.): very near, nearby, by the side of, along, beside, very near, approaching; “(of several objects) in close proximity, near together; in like manner, equally, alike (syn.
Is Juxta a Scrabble word?
No, juxta is not in the scrabble dictionary.
Is it juxtaposed with or juxtaposed against?
So juxtaposed with is most common, with juxtaposed to and juxtaposed against about 1/4 as common. My personal preference is juxtaposed against. Show activity on this post. The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs has an entry for juxtapose to but not for juxtapose with or against.
Is it juxtaposed with or against?
The word juxtaposed comes from the Latin juxta, meaning “next” and the French poser, meaning “to place.” When two objects are juxtaposed, they are placed next to each other, or side-by-side for comparison.
What prefix means many?
prefix multi-
The English prefix multi- means “many.” Examples using this prefix include multivitamin and multiplication.
Which prefix means within?
Intra-
Intra- means ‘within’ or ‘inside.
What does prefix Nephr mean?
kidney
Nephr- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “kidney.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology. Nephr- comes from the Greek nephrós, meaning “kidney, kidneys.” The Latin word for kidney is rēnēs, yielding such English words as renal.