The term 'PARA' is a prefix for the words 'CHUTE' and 'GRAPH'. It is derived from the Greek word 'para', meaning 'beside, near, or beyond'. This prefix is commonly used in English to denote something that is related to, but distinct from, the original word. For example, a parachute is a device used to slow a person's descent from a height, while a paraglider is an aircraft that uses air currents to stay aloft. Similarly, a GRAPH is a visual representation of data, while a paragraph is a written passage that conveys information.