per
/pɜː(ɹ)//pɝ/
preposition
- 1
For each.
“$2.50 per dozen”
- 2
To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).
“100 centimeters per meter”
- 3
By the, by means of the, via the, through the.
“Introduce the endoscope per nasum.”
- 4
In accordance with.
“I parked my car at the curb per your request.”
adjective
- 1
Belonging to per, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with gendered his and her.
pronoun
- 1
They (singular). Gender-neutral neologistic third-person singular subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she.
- 2
Them (singular) Neologistic gender-neutral third-person singular object pronoun, suggested for use in place of him and her.
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