[приставка, первая часть сложных слов] анти-, противо-
or ant- or anth- prefix Etymology: anti- from Middle English, from Anglo-French and Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti; ant- from Middle English, from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti; anth- from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti — more at ante- 1. a. of the same kind but situated opposite, exerting energy in the opposite direction, or pursuing an opposite policy Example: anticlinal b. one that is opposite in kind to Example: anticlimax 2. a. opposing or hostile to in opinion, sympathy, or practice Example: anti-Semite b. opposing in effect or activity Example: antacid 3. serving to prevent, cure, or alleviate Example: antianxiety 4. combating or defending against Example: antiaircraft Example: antimissile