preter-

preter-

a prefix, meaning “beyond,” “more than,” “by,” “past,” occurring originally in loanwords from Latin (preterit), and used in the formation of compound words (preterlegal).

Origin:
< Latin praeter-, prefixal use of praeter (adv. and preposition); akin to pre-
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Preter- is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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preter-
 
prefix
beyond, more than, or exceeding: preternatural
 
[from Latin praeter-, from praeter]

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