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Words that start with the prefix para?

Here are some words that start with the prefix "para-":

General:

* Parable: A story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson.

* Parade: A public procession, usually with music and colorful displays.

* Paradise: A place of perfect happiness and beauty.

* Paradox: A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.

* Parallel: Running or lying side by side and having the same distance between each point.

* Parameter: A numerical or other measurable factor that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

* Paraphrase: To express the meaning of something in different words.

* Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.

* Paralyze: To make unable to move or act.

* Paranormal: Relating to phenomena such as telepathy or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

* Paranoia: A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, grandeur, or jealousy.

* Parenthesis: A word, phrase, or sentence inserted into a passage to explain or qualify something.

Medical/Scientific:

* Paralysis: Loss of movement or feeling in part or all of the body.

* Parathyroid: A small gland in the neck that regulates calcium levels in the blood.

* Paramedic: A person trained to provide emergency medical care.

* Parasitology: The branch of biology that studies parasites.

* Parasympathetic: Part of the autonomic nervous system that regulates the body's resting functions.

* Paraffin: A waxy substance derived from petroleum, used in candles, cosmetics, and other products.

* Paradigm: A typical example or pattern of something.

* Paragon: A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

* Paralytic: A person who is paralyzed.

* Paralyzing: Causing paralysis.

Other:

* Paragraph: A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually indicated by a new line and indentation.

* Parakeet: A small, brightly colored parrot.

* Paralytic: A person who is paralyzed.

* Paralysis: Loss of movement or feeling in part or all of the body.

* Paralyzing: Causing paralysis.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point.

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