para-(變形par-) 這個prefix的意義,你可以上M-W online看:
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/para-
1 : beside : alongside of : beyond : aside from <parathyroid> <parenteral>
2
a : closely related to <paraldehyde>
b : involving substitution at or characterized by two opposite
positions in the benzene ring that are separated by two carbon
atoms <paradichlorobenzene>
3
a : faulty : abnormal <paresthesia>
b : associated in a subsidiary or accessory capacity <paramedical>
c : closely resembling : almost <paratyphoid>
應用時要知道何時用何義:
paramount =para ( 超过) +mount (mountain)
paradigm =para ( 旁邊) +digm ( 顯示) -> 顯示給旁邊的看 -> 榜樣
paradox =para (fault ) +dox ( 正統觀點) -> 矛盾/似非而是的说法
考你一題:請問 paragon、parable要如何分析?