dia-

¹

1. a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek ( diabetes; dialect ) and used, in the formation of compound words, to mean “passing through” ( diathermy ), “thoroughly,” “completely” ( diagnosis ), “going apart” ( dialysis ), and “opposed in moment” ( diamagnetism ).

dia.

²

abbreviation for

1. diameter.

dia-

prefix

1. through, throughout, or during

   diachronic

2. across

   diactinic

3. apart

   diacritic

4. (in botany) at right angles

   diatropism

5. in opposite or different directions

   diamagnetism

dia–

1. A prefix meaning “through” or “across,” as in diameter, the length of a line going through a circle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dia-¹

< Greek, combining form representing diá (preposition) through, between, across, by, of, akin to dýo two and di- di- ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of dia-¹

from Greek dia through, between, across, by

Example Sentences

The Argentine-born singer-rapper Nathy Peluso, along with Devonté Hynes, took the honors for best alternative song, “El dia que perdi mi Juventud” from “Grasa.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Es un día difícil para los amigos y teammates de Fernando, pero más para la familia de Fernando,” Scioscia said in broken Spanish.

From Los Angeles Times

The unveiling will be Nov. 1, a date Vargas originally chose because it is Valenzuela’s birthday and it falls on Día de Muertos.

From Los Angeles Times

The company had asked him to create a Día de Muertos-inspired cover for Latino Heritage Month, but before he accepted, he needed to be reassured that his authentic style would be embraced.

From Los Angeles Times

Dia, 81, and Amine, 88, are dual British-Lebanese nationals, but moved back to Beirut from London when they retired in 2000.

From BBC