then-

prefix

The palm of the hand or sole of the foot.

OriginAncient Greek θέναρ →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. archaicThe palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
  2. The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.

Synonyms & antonyms

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ex-

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekθέναρ
  2. Englishthen-

From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).

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APA

then-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/then-

MLA

“then-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/then-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “then-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/then-.

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