intra-

1. a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words:

   intramural.

intra-

prefix

1. within; inside

   intravenous

intra–

1. A prefix meaning “inside” or “within,” as in intravenous, within a vein.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intra-¹

< Late Latin intrā-, representing Latin intrā (adv. and preposition); akin to interior, inter-

Word History and Origins

Origin of intra-¹

from Latin intrā on the inside, within; see interior

Example Sentences

"Surprisingly, despite having weaker social ties, stranger pairs demonstrated more robust intra- and inter-brain EEG networks than acquainted pairs," comments Dr. Kurihara.

From Science Daily

"By demonstrating that strangers exhibit heightened intra- and inter-brain synchronization, our research highlights the potential of weak ties in fostering new connections and understanding the neural underpinnings of social interactions," says Dr. Kurihara.

From Science Daily

After carefully constructing a dung ball at the dropping site, these beetles immediately roll it away along a linear path avoiding intra- and interspecific competition for food and nesting sites.

From Science Daily

"We can expect further use of intracellular single-molecule microscopy to witness other possible intra- and extra-cellular superheroic behaviours, such as talin's elastic transient clutch," concludes coauthor Naoki Watanabe, also at KyotoU's Graduate School of Life Sciences.

From Science Daily

Yet Michalik has tiptoed into heavier subject matters in recent years — first with “Intra Muros,” a play set in a maximum-security prison, then with “A Love Story,” which centered on a lesbian couple’s I.V.F. journey.

From New York Times

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