Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dia
prefix
/ˈdiːə/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘through’ or ‘across’.
Examples
- Diameter: The measure across a circle.
- Diagnosis: The identification of a disease through its signs and symptoms.
- Diatom: A type of algae with a silica shell.
Meaning
The term ‘dia’ is often used in various scientific and medical contexts to indicate a passage or a process that occurs across or through something.
Synonyms
- Across
- Through
