per-

Latin

through, thoroughly

Prefix · means "through, thoroughly"

Roots often paired with per-

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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