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Vinony

anti-

prefix

  1. against
  2. Greek prefix: against; contrary, opposition, are frequently indicated by the prefix anti- or ant- (e.g., anti+bioticum=antibioticum)
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Pronunciation: /ˈænˌti/ / /ˈæn.tɪ/ / /ˈæn.ti/

prefix

Etymology: Probably largely from association with etymology 1, either in English or in French, although some early formations (especially antichamber) reflect Italian anti-.

  1. Obsolete form of ante-.

    “antichamber, antiport, antiroom”

    “A′ntiport.* n[oun] s[ubstantive] [Fr[ench] antiporte, Lat[in] ante and portus.] An outward gate or door. It should be written anteport.”