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"contra" (against) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.


In this sense, "contra" is a word added to another word to make a new word.

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grammar is modifier

"contra-" is a type of prefix


A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "against" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.

Examples of how the word is used

contra- illustration The idea directly contradicts itself.
contra- illustration This is a list of previously controversial issues amongst editors.