Thematic index of Position
| acr(o)- | A tip, height, or extremity. |
| ambi- | On both sides; around. |
| amph(i)- | Variously two, both, on both sides, or around. |
| bathy- | Depth. |
| centr(i)- | A centre. |
| -centric | Having a specified centre. |
| circum- | Around or about. |
| cis- | On this side of; on the side nearer the speaker. |
| -clinic | Oblique, reclining, at an angle. |
| clino- | Inclined; monoclinic. |
| ecto- | Outer; external; on the outside. |
| enantio- | Opposite, opposing. |
| end(o)- | Internal; within. |
| ep(i)- | Upon; above; in addition. |
| exo- | External; from outside. |
| extra- | Outside; beyond. |
| -form | Having a specified form or number of forms. |
| gonio- | Angle. |
| hapt(o)- | Binding or fastening; touching. |
| hind- | At the back; posterior. |
| hypso- | Height; elevation. |
| inter- | Between or among; mutually or reciprocally. |
| juxta- | Near to. |
| latero- | Lateral; to one side. |
| lept(o)- | Small; narrow. |
| medio- | Middle. |
| -mer | Part or segment. |
| mesio- | A midline. |
| mid- | Middle; medium; half. |
| omni- | Of all things; in all places. |
| opistho- | Behind; to the rear. |
| ortho- | Straight; correct; upright. |
| par(a)-1 | Beside; adjacent to. |
| peri- | Round; about. |
| plagio- | Oblique. |
| postero- | Posterior. |
| pro-2 | Before in time, place, order, etc. |
| pros(o)- | Towards, forward, anterior. |
| sinistr(o)- | Left; the left side; left-handed. |
| sub- | A lower level or position; somewhat or nearly; secondary action. |
| super- | Above, over, or beyond; great or large; of a higher kind. |
| supra- | Over or above; transcending. |
| sur- | Over, above, beyond; additional. |
| tele- | To or at a distance. |
| topo- | Place; position. |
| ultra- | Beyond; extreme. |
| under- | Below. |
| up- | Up; upwards; higher; increased. |
| -wide | Extending throughout the specified area or scope. |
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