Paraeducator
noun
a teacher’s assistant, esp. one for special education or special needs; also written para-educator
Word Origin
para- ‘by the side of’ + educator
Usage Note
sometimes abbreviated para
Read Also:
- Para-educator
noun See paraeducator
- Paraesthesia
[par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/ noun, Pathology. 1. . [par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/ noun, Pathology. 1. an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc. /ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə/ noun 1. (pathol) an abnormal or inappropriate sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as […]
- Paraesthesias
[par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/ noun, Pathology. 1. . [par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/ noun, Pathology. 1. an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc. /ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə/ noun 1. (pathol) an abnormal or inappropriate sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as […]
- Paraesthetic
[par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/ noun, Pathology. 1. . /ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə/ noun 1. (pathol) an abnormal or inappropriate sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as of burning, prickling, tingling, etc n. also paresthesia, 1835, from para- (here “disordered”) + Greek aisthesis “perception” (see anaesthesia). paraesthesia par·aes·the·sia […]
- Paraffin
[par-uh-fin] /ˈpær ə fɪn/ noun 1. a white or colorless, tasteless, odorless, water-insoluble, solid substance not easily acted upon by reagents, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons chiefly of the alkane series, obtained from crude petroleum: used in candles, for forming preservative coatings and seals, for waterproofing paper, etc. 2. Chemistry. 3. Also called paraffin […]