contro-

See also: contro, cóntro, and contrò

English

Prefix

contro-

1. against; see contra-.

   controvert

Usage notes

Many English words beginning with contro- do not derive from the use of this prefix, but rather descend from a Latin word beginning with that sequence.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with contro-

Anagrams

• Corton, Croton, corton, croton

Italian

Etymology

Variation of contra-.

Prefix

contro-

1. contro-; counter-

Anagrams

• tronco, troncò