epi-

American  

1. a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “upon,” “on,” “over,” “near,” “at,” “before,” “after” (epicedium; epidermis; epigene; epitome ); on this model, used in the formation of new compound words (epicardium; epinephrine ).

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epi- British  

prefix

1. on; upon; above; over

   epidermis

   epicentre

2. in addition to

   epiphenomenon

3. after

   epigenesis

   epilogue

4. near; close to

   epicalyx

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Etymology

Origin of epi-

< Greek, prefixal use of epí, preposition and adv.

Example Sentences

For a family with children ages 4, 8, 12 and 16, EPI estimates the annual cost of child care in the D.C. area at about $37,000, even more than the estimated $31,000 in housing expenses.

From MarketWatch

Families who don’t earn enough might have to “give up on some essentials,” said Elise Gould, EPI’s senior economist.

From MarketWatch

“There are many different factors that enter into the decision to have one or more children,” said EPI’s Gould, adding that financially, it has become a widely accepted fact that “it’s a struggle for a lot of people” now.

From MarketWatch

However, the EPI said degree apprenticeships were "not sufficiently inclusive".

From BBC

Jon Andrews, head of analysis and director for school system and performance at the EPI, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme there had been a "post-millennium baby boom" since 2010 and up to 2012, however that had "turned around and has been in decline since then".

From BBC