per
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- IPA /pɜː(ɹ)/
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Preposition
per preposition
- For each.“$2.50 per dozen”
- To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).“100 centimeters per meter”
- By the, by means of the, via the, through the.“Introduce the endoscope per nasum.”
- In accordance with.“I parked my car at the curb per your request.”
Adjective
per adjective
- Belonging to per, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with gendered his and her.
Pronoun
per pronoun
- They (singular). Gender-neutral neologistic third-person singular subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she.
- Them (singular) Neologistic gender-neutral third-person singular object pronoun, suggested for use in place of him and her.
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