The prefix "tessara-" is derived from the Greek word "tessares," meaning "four." It is commonly used in scientific and technical terminology to denote the concept of "four." Some synonyms for "tessara-" include "quadri-" and "tetra-," which both mean "four" in different languages. These prefixes are commonly used in words like "quadriplegic" (paralysis affecting all four limbs) and "tetrahedron" (a three-dimensional geometric figure with four faces). Other synonyms for "tessara-" include "quadr-" and "quarto-," which are commonly used in printing and bookbinding terminology to denote paper sizes that are folded into four equal sections.