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a prefix occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “between,” “among,” “in the midst of,” “mutually,” “reciprocally,” “together,” “during” (intercept; interest); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (intercom; interdepartmental).
Origin:
Middle English < Latin (in some words replacing Middle English entre- < Middle French < Latin inter-), combining form of inter (preposition and adv.); see interior

Can be confused: inter-, intra-.
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inter-
 
—prefix
1.  between or among: international
2.  together, mutually, or reciprocally: interdependent; interchange
 
[from Latin]

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inter-
L. inter (prep., adj.) "among, between," from PIE *enter "between, among" (cf. Skt. antar, O.Pers. antar "among, between," Gk. entera (pl.) "intestines," O.Ir. eter, O.Welsh ithr "among, between," Goth. undar, O.E. under "under"), a comparative of *en- "in." Also in certain L. phrases in Eng., such as
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inter alia "among other things." Spelled entre- in Fr., most words borrowed into Eng. in that form were re-spelled 16c. to conform with L. except entertain, enterprise.
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inter- pref.

  1. Between; among: interdental.

  2. In the midst of; within: interoceptor.

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inter-  
A prefix meaning "between" or "among," as in interplanetary, located between planets.
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