opistho-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὄπισθεν (ópisthen).

Prefix

opistho-

1. in the back, behind, rear, posterior
2. to the back, pointing or bending backwards

Antonyms

• (sense 1) pro-
• (sense 1) ante-
• (sense 2) proso-
• (sense 2, rare) emprostho-

Coordinate terms

• (both senses) ana-, cata-, meso-
• (sense 1) pleuro-
• (sense 2, rare) pleurotho-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with opistho-

• opisthoglyphous

Anagrams

• isophot