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• intra-
  intra-

  a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words.
• intra–
  intra–

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

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

After carefully constructing a dung ball at the dropping site, these beetles immediately roll it away along a linear path avoiding intra- and interspecific competition for food and nesting sites.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 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

Our eyes, for instance, originate in intra- uterine darkness, and the light originates in the sun, yet see how they fit each other.

From Pragmatism by James, William

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