Pali edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Sanskrit अभि- (abhi-)

Prefix edit

abhi-

  1. Predominantly verbal prefix:
    1. towards
    2. over

Usage notes edit

Before vowels, the prefix takes the form 'abbh-'. Etymologies standardise on the form 'abhi-'.

Derived terms edit

Words using this suffix are listed below. Note that normally only the Latin script forms are listed, as etymology sections are normally restricted to the Latin script form, and that derivatives of prefixed words are generally omitted.