pene-

a combining form meaning “almost,” used in the formation of compound words: penecontemporaneous.

Origin of pene-

<Latin paene-, combining form of paene

Also especially before a vowel, pen-.

Words Nearby pene-

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How to use pene- in a sentence

Multa erat in Nov Franci messis, ubi incol pene belluarum more sine Numinis cognitione vivebant.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
Fior di limone!Limone agro e non si puoi mangiareMa son pi agre le pene d'amore.
Romance of Roman Villas | Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney
Cum quem pœnitet peccasse pene innocens est: maxima purgationum pars est voluntaria pœnitentia delictorum.
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4) | Richard Baxter
Me bium kiacke kuremangrender pene aper mande, buten tschingerde buten trinen marde te man, tshimaster apri butin tshidde.
The English Gipsies and Their Language | Charles G. Leland
The Chronicle says, as to the extent of the damage done by this fire, “Civitas pene tota conflagravit.”
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester | G. H. Palmer

British Dictionary definitions for pene-

pene-

prefix

almost: peneplain

Origin of pene-

from Latin paene

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