opistho-

prefix

in the back, behind, rear, posterior

Opposite
pro-ante-proso-emprostho-
OriginAncient Greek ὄπισθεν →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative opisth- · alternative opist- · alternative opis-

  1. in the back, behind, rear, posterior
  2. to the back, pointing or bending backwards

Synonyms & antonyms

sense 1

Opposite
pro-ante-

sense 2

Opposite
proso-emprostho-

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekὄπισθεν
  2. Englishopistho-

From Ancient Greek ὄπισθεν (ópisthen).

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APA

opistho-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opistho-

MLA

“opistho-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opistho-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “opistho-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opistho-.

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