intra-

American  

1. a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words.

   intramural.

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intra- British  

prefix

1. within; inside

   intravenous

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intra– Scientific  

1. A prefix meaning “inside” or “within,” as in intravenous, within a vein.

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Etymology

Origin of intra-

< Late Latin intrā-, representing Latin intrā (adv. and preposition); akin to interior, inter-

Example Sentences

"Surprisingly, despite having weaker social ties, stranger pairs demonstrated more robust intra- and inter-brain EEG networks than acquainted pairs," comments Dr. Kurihara.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024

For example, during intra- and interspecific competition, the reproductive rates of the individuals will usually be lower, reducing their population’s rate of growth.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

“Limitations in effective infection control and prevention and staff members working in multiple facilities contributed to intra- and interfacility spread,” the agency said at the time.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2020

Along the way, intra- and interdenominational battle lines are meticulously redrawn—Mennonites and Wesleyans vs. the Reformed tradition, Presbyterians vs.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2014

It is by no means certain that a hard and fast line can be drawn between intra- and intercellular lumina.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

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