DictionaryRoot: per
Latin
per
through, by, or throughout
Forms
- per
- per- — The form used as a prefix.
Origin
An ancient Indo-European relationship word.
Note
Passing through can extend to completion, but “thoroughly” is not its contribution in every word.
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adverb
perhaps
Possibly; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion.
Etymology
The phrase combines per, by, with hap, chance. Perhaps literally points to something happening by chance and therefore expresses uncertainty.