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retro-

 
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a prefix occurring in loanwords from Latin meaning “backward” (retrogress); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (retrorocket).
Origin:
< L, repr. retrō (adv.), backward, back, behind
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retro-  
pref.  

  1. Backward; back: retrorocket.

  2. Situated behind: retrolental.

  3. Contrary to a usual or natural course or direction: retrograde.


[Latin retrō-, from retrō, backward, behind; see re- in Indo-European roots.]
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retro- pref.

  1. Backward; back: retroposition.

  2. Situated behind: retroperitoneum.

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