ep-

Prefix

epi-

1. Above in location or position.
   • epi- + littoral → epilittoral

   Synonyms:

   on-, en-, hyper-, super-, supra-, sur-

2. Upon, atop, directly on top of in terms of position.
   • epi- + benthos → epibenthos
3. Relating to epigenetics.
   • epi- + chromosomal → epichromosomal
4. Secondary: a consequence, by-product, additional, or lesser version.
   • epi- + language → epilanguage
5. A part or segment that is located on the upper part of an object.
   • epi- + karst → epikarst
6. A part or location that is outer, particularly an outer layer.
   • epi- + dermis → epidermis

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