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1pro-
prefix
Definition of PRO-
1
a : earlier than : prior to : before <prothalamion> b : rudimentary : prot- <pronucleus> c : precursory <proinsulin>
2
a : located in front of or at the front of : anterior to <procephalic> b : front : anterior <prothorax>
3
: projecting <prognathous>
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Origin of PRO-
New Latin, from Latin, from Greek, before, forward, forth, for, from pro — more at for
2pro-
prefix
Definition of PRO-
1
: taking the place of : substituting for <procathedral> <procaine>
2
: favoring : supporting : championing <pro-American>
Origin of PRO-
Latin pro in front of, before, for, forward — more at for
PRO-[1] Defined for Kids
pro-
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Definition of PRO- for Kids
: approving : in favor of
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