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Words that start with the prefix inter?

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

General Meaning: "between" or "among"

* interact: to act upon or influence one another.

* interchange: to exchange or substitute one thing for another.

* interconnect: to connect two or more things.

* intercourse: communication or dealings between people.

* interdependence: the state of being mutually dependent.

* interdisciplinary: involving two or more branches of learning.

* interfere: to meddle in someone else's affairs.

* interject: to insert something abruptly into a conversation.

* intermediate: being in the middle or between two extremes.

* international: involving two or more countries.

* interview: a formal meeting to discuss a job application.

* interweave: to weave or combine things together.

Specific Meanings:

* interbank: relating to banks or banking.

* intercity: relating to or connecting cities.

* interfaith: relating to different religions.

* intergovernmental: involving or representing two or more governments.

* interlock: to join or fasten together.

* intermarry: to marry within a different group.

* intermission: a break or pause in a performance.

* interpersonal: relating to relationships between people.

* interpret: to explain or translate the meaning of something.

* intersect: to cross or meet at a point.

* interstellar: existing or occurring between stars.

* intervene: to become involved in a situation to try to help.

Less common words:

* intercede: to act on behalf of another person.

* intercept: to stop or seize something before it reaches its destination.

* intercostal: relating to the spaces between the ribs.

* interdict: to forbid or prohibit.

* interlude: a period of time between two events.

* interpolate: to insert something between other things.

* interrogative: relating to questions.

* intersperse: to scatter among other things.

* intertwine: to twist or braid together.

* intravenous: relating to the veins.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it should give you a good starting point for understanding the prefix "inter-".

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