A prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often shortened to ant-; as, antacid, antarctic.

against, opposed to anti-government

Prefix generally meaning "against, opposite or opposing, and contrary." In medicine, anti- often connotes "counteracting or effective against" as in antibacterial, anti-infective, and antiviral. Sometimes medical terms containing anti- take on new meanings as has occurred with antibiotic and antibody. As a prefix, anti- may be shortened to ant- as in antacid. "Anti" is the Greek word for "against." See the entire definition of Anti

reflection coating Engineering. Surface treatment with dielectric material to reduce the reflection of electromagnetic radiation while increasing light transmission.

retroviral treatment (ART) A drug that suppresses the progression or activity of a retrovirus. For HIV these drugs usually target various stages of the replication cycle such as transcription and protein synthesis. Anti-retroviral drugs include ddC and AZT.

not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

Semites (Antisémites) People whose actions and feelings are characterized by dislike or hatred for Jews. Antisemitism during the Second World War resulted in discrimination, persecution, identifying of Jews to Nazi authorities and the Nazi attempt to exterminate all of the Jews living in Europe.

In Egyptian mythology, Anti (Antaeus in Greek, but probably not connected to the Antaeus in Greek mythology) was a god whose worship centred at Antaeopolis, in the northern part of Upper Egypt.

Another kitty's meowmie. See also Unka.

wicking: Refers to a finish ( Quarpel) put on the thread to minimize wicking. The wrapper on cotton wrapped, core threads or 100% cotton threads will sometimes swell after being sewn into the seam to minimize water migration. Polyester wrapped core threads are also used with very small needle sizes to minimize the size of the hole made in the fabric.

A player who kills PK's. See also: PK

prevents

Antitrust