pene-

1. a combining form meaning “almost,” used in the formation of compound words:

   penecontemporaneous.

pene-

prefix

1. almost

   peneplain

Word History and Origins

Origin of pene-¹

< Latin paene-, combining form of paene

Word History and Origins

Origin of pene-¹

from Latin paene

Example Sentences

Puccini’s “La Bohème” starts March 15, 2025, with Ailyn Pérez and Pene Pati in a staging originally conceived by Herbert Ross at the LA Opera in 1993.

From Seattle Times

These are the latest bullet points on a decades-old resume — spanning his time as a conservative radio host, member of Congress, governor of Indiana and wingman to former President Donald Trump — where Mr. Pene has worn his faith on his sleeve.

From Washington Times

Samoan tenor Pene Pati bagged the Opera Magazine Readers' award, the only one decided by popular vote instead of a jury.

From Reuters

The Sea Kings got on the board on a three-yard run from Colin Pene, but the San Clemente special teams group came up big again, blocking the extra point, which kept the Tritons lead at 20-6 with 5:27 left in the third.

From Los Angeles Times

Jennifer Johnson Cano’s mezzo-soprano was smoothly plangent as Emilia; the tenor Pene Pati was a sweetly ingenuous Cassio.

From New York Times