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English word Paralympics comes from English para-, English Olympics (The Olympic Games.)

para- (English)

Forming words relating to disability sport (obsolete, not productive) to guard against, to avert, to shield from; to provide protection against, defence from Parachute. (organic chemistry) In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite positions (compare ortho- and meta-.). Abnormal, incorrect. Above, beyond. Beside, near, alongside. Resembling.

Olympics (English)

The Olympic Games.

Paralympics (English)

The Paralympic Games, a counterpart of the Olympic Games, nowadays at the same venue, designed for handicapped athletes.

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