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prefixal

pre·fix
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun pree-fiks; verb pree-fiks for 3, 4, 6; pree-fiks for 5]
    • /noun ˈpri fɪks; verb ˈpri fɪks for 3, 4, 6; priˈfɪks for 5 /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun pree-fiks; verb pree-fiks for 3, 4, 6; pree-fiks for 5]
    • /noun ˈpri fɪks; verb ˈpri fɪks for 3, 4, 6; priˈfɪks for 5 /

Definitions of prefixal word

  • noun prefixal Grammar. an affix placed before a word, base, or another prefix to modify a term's meaning, as by making the term negative, as un- in unkind, by signaling repetition, as re- in reinvent, or by indicating support, as pro- in proabolition. Compatible prefixes can work together, as un- and re- in unrefundable. 1
  • noun prefixal something prefixed, as a title before a person's name: She uses the prefix “Ms.” rather than "Mrs.". 1
  • verb with object prefixal to fix or put before or in front: to prefix an impressive title to one's name. 1
  • verb with object prefixal Grammar. to add as a prefix. 1
  • verb with object prefixal to fix, settle, or determine beforehand: If you call a taxi, the rate to the airport will be prefixed. 1
  • verb with object prefixal Biology. to apply the first of two fixatives to. 1
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Origin of prefixal

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; (verb) late Middle English prefixen < Middle French prefixer < Latin praefixus, past participle of praefīgere “to set up in front”; see pre-, fix; (noun) < New Latin praefixum, neuter of praefixus

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Parts of speech for Prefixal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Prefixal

prefixal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

prefixal usage trend in Literature

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Related words

  • ante-

    before in time or position; previous to; in front of

  • anti-

    Anti- is used to form adjectives and nouns that describe someone or something that is opposed to a particular system, practice, or group of people.

  • cinematheque

    a small intimate cinema

  • epi-

    on; upon; above; over

  • out-

    You can use out- to form verbs that describe an action as being done better by one person than by another. For example, if you can outswim someone, you can swim further or faster than they can.

  • over-

    You can add over- to an adjective or verb to indicate that a quality exists or an action is done to too great an extent. For example, if you say that someone is being over-cautious, you mean that they are being too cautious.
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