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The English prefix, ana-, is derived from an ancient-Greek preposition, which means, essentially, upfrom (the source), with alternate senses of generation and increase.
All derivative meanings--such as according to, again, and backward--are simply based upon reanalysis of procession from source.
An example of the interpretation of ana- as backward is found in anaplasia, which medical dictionaries describe as "the process of a cell reverting to an immature form". However, the original word is anaplasis "a new modelling; a reformation; a representation", which ultimately imply the procession from source.
Ana- is more easily understood when compared to the Greek kata- (English cata), which means downfrom (the source), with alternate senses of degeneration and decrease.
The following words retain the original meanings of ana- and kata-:
* Anabolic pertains to substances that throw upward, or increase, mass (e.g. anabolic steroids, which increase muscle mass).
* Compare catabolic, which pertains to substances that throw downward, or decrease, mass.
* An anagogy is a spiritual interpretation that leads upward, or uplifts.
* A catastrophe is a downward turning event.
Ana- should not be confused with an-, the alternate form of a-, when it precedes the initial vowel, a, of the root word. An- is an English prefix that is analogous to in- and un- and means without. An example of this exemption is anaerobic (pertaining to the lack of oxygen), which is derived from an- and aerobic (pertaining to oxygen).
"AN" as a prefix, replaces "A" (connoting negative or without) when the root adjective begins with a vowel or the letter "H". Moral, septic, and sexual use "a" : amoral, aseptic, asexual. Using "an" : anemia, anhydrate, anaerobic.
The prefix ana means up, back, again, or anew. The meaning of this prefix used in anaphase is again or anew.
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What Prefix goes with the suffixes -logue-gonal-meter-gram The same prefix for each suffix?
ana
What does the name Ana Maria mean?
Bittersweet, Ana meaning bitter, maria meaning sweet, latin
What is the meaning of prefix dub?
Dub is not a prefix.
What is the prefix of unrepentant?
The prefix is "un" meaning "not"
What is the prefix of invade?
The prefix for invasion is in- (meaning into).
Is the medical prefix ana- a noun?
The prefix "ana-" means upon. Another form would be the prefix "epi". A prefix does not determine if the word is a noun, adjective, verb or adverb. You will find that designator at the end of the word. For example: Contagion is a noun with the ending -ion. Acrophobia is a feminine noun with the inding "-a". Renal is an adjective with the "-ic" ending meaning "pertaining to".
What is the prefix for the word analyze?
The prefix for the word "analyze" is "ana-".
What does the greek words born again mean?
its αναγέννηση (anagenisi). from the prefix word ana- for ''again, re-'' and genisi meaning ''birth''.
What is the prefix of uproar?
A violent and noisy disturbance
What are the Swahili lyrics for the song Jesus Loves Me?
Yesu anakupenda Yesu - Jesus Kupenda - to love ana - prefix meaning an action towads you
What is prefix for again?
The Greek ana to mean again
What does the prefix ana mean in anaphase of the cell cycle?
The prefix "ana-" means apart or separate. In anaphase of the cell cycle, this phase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids to opposite poles of the cell.
What Prefix goes with the suffixes -logue-gonal-meter-gram The same prefix for each suffix?
ana
What is the Stem word prefix suffix and meaning of word anorexia?
Stem: Anorex- Prefix: None Suffix: -ia Meaning: Anorexia refers to an eating disorder characterized by an abnormal fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake.
What is the prefix meaning for in?
what is the prefix meaning of in
What is a prefix meaning unlike?
the prefix for unlike is -un
Meaning of ANA?
ANA stands for (number of) Antinuclear Antibodies.
