con- vs para-

con-

prefix
  • used with certain words to add a notion similar to those conveyed by with, together, or joint 

  • related to conlangs, conworlds, etc. 

  • constructed, artificial 

  • used with certain words to intensify their meaning 

  • hypothetical, fictional 

para-

prefix
  • related or pertaining to 

  • avoiding or avoidant 

  • beside, alongside 

  • near 

  • abnormal 

  • resembling 

  • false 

  • In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-) 

  • disability sport 

  • around, surrounding 

  • adjacent, next to 

  • unrecognized, unauthorized, or unsanctioned 

  • across, through, throughout 

  • parachute. 

  • incorrect 

  • above, over 

  • between 

  • beyond 

  • opposite of, on the far side of 

  • affecting or concerning lower body 

How often have the words con- and para- occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )