pro- prefix (1) Definition of pro- (Entry 6 of 7) 1a : earlier than : prior to : before prothalamion. b : rudimentary : prot- pronucleus.

Does the prefix pro mean before?

(Science: prefix) Prefix (from both greek and latin) with many meanings including before, in front of, preceding, on behalf of, in place of, and the same as. Used as a word, pro of course means professional and, in medicine, it is short for prothrombin.

Is pro a suffix?

pro- 1 ,[prefix.] pro- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning “forward, forward movement or location; advancement”:proceed; prominent;promote;propose. pro- is also attached to roots and words and means “bringing into existence”:procreate; produce.