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English
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Alternative spellings
Etymology
From post-Classical Latin praefixum, nominal use of the neuter form of Classical Latin praefixus, past participle of praefīgō (“I (fix, fasten, set up) in front”, “I fix on the (end, extremity)”) (from prae- (“before”) + fīgō (“I fix”, “I fasten”, “I affix”)); cognate with French préfixe.[1]
Pronunciation
Noun
prefix (plural prefixes)
- That which is prefixed; especially one or more letters or syllables added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning; as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure.
Usage notes
- Though much less common, a plural form prefices exists as well, apparently formed by analogy with index–indices, appendix–appendices, and so on.
Coordinate terms
Derived terms
- prefixal
- prefixation
Verb
to prefix (third-person singular simple present prefixes, present participle prefixing, simple past and past participle prefixed)
- (transitive) To put or fix before, or at the beginning of, another thing; as, to prefix a syllable to a word, or a condition to an agreement.
- (transitive, obsolete) To set or appoint beforehand; settle or establish antecedently.
- (Can we date this quote?) Prefixed bounds. — John Locke.
- (Can we date this quote?) And now he hath to her prefixt a day. Edmund Spenser.
Related terms
Translations
put or fix before, or at the beginning of
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See also
- Category:English prefixes
- Prefix on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
References
- Notes:
- ^ “prefix, n.”, “†prefix, adj.”, and “prefix, v.” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [draft revisions; Mar.–Dec. 2008]
External links
- prefix in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- prefix in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Catalan
Etymology
Latin praefixum
Noun
prefix m. (plural prefixos)
Dutch
Etymology
From post-Classical Latin praefixum, nominal use of the neuter form of Classical Latin praefixus, past participle of praefīgō (“I (fix, fasten, set up) in front”, “I fix on the (end, extremity)”) (from prae- (“before”) + fīgō (“I fix”, “I fasten”, “I affix”)) — the noun directly thence, whereas the adjective via French préfixe.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /prefɪks/
Noun
prefix n. (plural prefixen, diminutive prefixje)
Alternative spellings
- praefix (archaic)
Synonyms
Antonyms
Adjective
prefix (comparative prefixer, superlative prefixst)
Occitan
Noun
prefix m.
- (grammar) prefix
Related terms
Romanian
Etymology
From French préfixe.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /pɾe'fiks/
Noun
Declension
declension of prefix| singular | plural | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gender n. | indefinite articulation | definite articulation | indefinite articulation | definite articulation |
| Nominative/Accusative | un prefix | prefixul | nişte prefixe | prefixele |
| Genitive/Dative | unui prefix | prefixului | unor prefixe | prefixelor |
| Vocative | — | — | — | — |
Antonyms
Related terms
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Q. I need some words with the prefix pneumo.
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