per-
Latinthrough, thoroughly
Prefix · means "through, thoroughly"
Roots often paired with per-
Associated Words · 78
per
for each unit; by means of; according to
perform
to do or carry out; to present to an audience
perfect
Without fault or flaw; of the highest quality; to improve to the highest standard
perspective
A point of view or outlook; the technique of depicting depth on a flat surface
percentage
A proportion expressed as a fraction of 100; a share of a total
perception
The process of noticing or understanding something; a particular viewpoint
permit
To allow or give permission; an official document granting authorization
perceive
To become aware of something through the senses; to understand or interpret
permanent
Lasting indefinitely without change; not temporary
permission
Official consent or authorization to do something
persuade
To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning
persist
To continue firmly despite opposition; to continue to exist
persistent
Refusing to give up; continuing over a long period
perfection
The state of being flawless or excellent
perfume
A fragrant liquid or pleasant scent; to apply scent to something
pervasive
Spreading widely; present or felt everywhere
persistence
The quality of continuing firmly; the state of lasting over time
perpetuate
To cause something to continue indefinitely or be preserved
pardon
To forgive or officially release from punishment; forgiveness
persuasive
Able to convince others; having the power to persuade
perpetual
Lasting forever or continuing without interruption
perennial
Lasting or recurring over a long time; a plant living more than two years
perish
To die suddenly or untimely; to decay or rot
persuasion
The act of convincing someone; a firmly held belief