peri-
Greekaround, near
Prefix · means "around, near"
Associated Words · 7
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period
a length of time; a sentence-ending punctuation mark
perimeter
The boundary or total length of the sides of a shape
periphery
The outer boundary or edge of an area
peripatetic
Travelling from place to place; an itinerant person
periscope
An optical instrument for viewing from a concealed position, as used in submarines
perigee
The closest point in an orbit to the Earth
periphrastic
Using more words than necessary; roundabout in expression