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Thematic index: Position

acro-

A tip, height, or extremity.

ambi-

On both sides; around.

amphi-

Variously two, both, on both sides, or around.

bathy-

Depth.

centri-

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.

endo-

Internal; within.

epi-

Upon; above; in addition.

exo-

External; from outside.

extra-

Outside; beyond.

-form

Having a specified form or number of forms.

gonio-

Angle.

hapto-

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.

lepto-

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.

para-1

Beside; adjacent to.

peri-

Round; about.

plagio-

Oblique.

postero-

Posterior.

pro-2

Before in time, place, order, etc.

proso-

Towards, forward, anterior.

sinistro-

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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