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extra-

prefix
 
 
/ek.strə-/

Definition

outside or in addition to: extraterrestrial beings (= imaginary creatures which come from outside the planet Earth) an extramarital affair (= a sexual relationship of a married person with someone other than their husband or wife) extracurricular activities (= activities which are not part of the usual school or college course)Also, extra, and in addition
(Definition of extra- prefix from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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