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Definitions of prefix
  1. noun
    an affix that is added in front of the word
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  2. verb
    attach a prefix to
    "prefixed words"
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Definition that contains prefix
  • hybrid a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
  • signor used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
  • signore an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English `sir'; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
  • signior used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
  • prefix attach a prefix to
  • don a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for men that is prefixed to the forename
  • loanblend a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
  • loan-blend a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
  • alpha privative the negative prefix a- or un-
  • prefixation formation of a word by means of a prefix
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