preter-

1. a prefix, meaning “beyond,” “more than,” “by,” “past,” occurring originally in loanwords from Latin ( preterit ), and used in the formation of compound words ( preterlegal ).

preter-

prefix

1. beyond, more than, or exceeding

   preternatural

Word History and Origins

Origin of preter-¹

< Latin praeter-, prefixal use of praeter (adv. and preposition); akin to pre-

Word History and Origins

Origin of preter-¹

from Latin praeter-, from praeter

Example Sentences

“We often hear that people come here to relax and enjoy the silence of its former identity,” said hotel manager Emilie De Preter.

From Seattle Times

At the Martin’s Patershof, there is even is a condition that the church can reclaim the building if it is needed again, said De Preter.

From Seattle Times

De Preter, K., Barriot, R., Speleman, F., Vandesompele, J. & Moreau, Y. Positional gene enrichment analysis of gene sets for high-resolution identification of overrepresented chromosomal regions.

From Nature

Baird was around five foot seven and trim but muscular, with the body of a fitness devotee, short hair, a square jaw, and almost preter- naturally straight teeth.

From Literature

Consideratum est quod illi de predictis maneriis falsum fecerunt iudicium et ideo omnes de manerio in misericordia preter Willelmum Dun ... qui noluerunt consentire judicio.'

From Project Gutenberg