Definition of "inter-" in English

prefix

1. A position which is in between two (or more) of the kind indicated by the root.

   • interblog
   • intercausal
   • interexperiential

2. Mutually: the root verb or property has a symmetric and bidirectional relationship between the relevant parties.

   • interlegible
   • interattraction
   • intercalibrate

3. Combining together: the root verb is done together, generally uniting or merging multiple objects.

   • interfuse
   • interknit
   • interreact

4. Hybrid: combining two or more of the root together to produce a hybrid.

   • interculture
   • interhalogen
   • interprime

5. Internally: the root verb is done in between or among relevant entities; also forming nouns and adjectives derived from the verb form.

   • intershine
   • interdistinguish
   • interreflection

6. Alternating: a sequence of alternating kinds of the root.

   • interlaminate
   • interplant
   • interbed

7. Link: to connect multiple kinds of the root.

   • intercellular
   • interneuron
   • internetwork

8. Involving multiple of the root.

   • interdisciplinary
   • intermodal
   • intergenetic

9. Intermediate between multiple of the type indicated by the root.

   • intergenotype
   • interform
   • intermedia

10. (technology) Internet: relating to the internet or computer networking.

    • internetted
    • interblag

11. (LGBTQ) Intersex: relating to intersex people.

    • intersexual
    • interphobia
    • intergender