Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hors
prefix
/hɔrs/
Definition
A prefix used to indicate being outside of or beyond something.
Examples
- Hors d’oeuvre – a French term for appetizers served before the main meal.
- Hors de combat – a term meaning out of the fight; unable to participate in action.
Meaning
The prefix ‘hors’ is derived from Latin, often used to signify something external or not included within a certain group or category.
Synonyms
- Outside
- Beyond
- External
