entgegen-

entgegen-

German

Etymology

From Middle High German engegen, from Old High German ingegin. Can also be analyzed as the adverb entgegen forming compounds.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛntˈɡeːɡən/, [ʔɛntˈɡeːɡŋ̩]

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Prefix

entgegen-

1. Separable verb prefix that indicates movement towards or against something.

Derived terms

► <a href='/wiki/Category:German_words_prefixed_with_entgegen-' title='Category:German words prefixed with entgegen-'>German words prefixed with entgegen-</a>