pene-

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

   penecontemporaneous.

pene-

prefix

1. almost

   peneplain

Word History and Origins

Origin of pene-¹

< Latin paene-, combining form of paene

Word History and Origins

Origin of pene-¹

from Latin paene

Example Sentences

Multa erat in Nov Franci messis, ubi incol pene belluarum more sine Numinis cognitione vivebant.

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Fior di limone!Limone agro e non si puoi mangiareMa son pi agre le pene d'amore.

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Cum quem pœnitet peccasse pene innocens est: maxima purgationum pars est voluntaria pœnitentia delictorum.

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Me bium kiacke kuremangrender pene aper mande, buten tschingerde buten trinen marde te man, tshimaster apri butin tshidde.

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The Chronicle says, as to the extent of the damage done by this fire, “Civitas pene tota conflagravit.”

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