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- [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 /
- /ˈpriː.fɪks/
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- [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 prefixes word
- noun prefixes 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 prefixes something prefixed, as a title before a person's name: She uses the prefix “Ms.” rather than "Mrs.". 1
- verb with object prefixes to fix or put before or in front: to prefix an impressive title to one's name. 1
- verb with object prefixes Grammar. to add as a prefix. 1
- verb with object prefixes to fix, settle, or determine beforehand: If you call a taxi, the rate to the airport will be prefixed. 1
- verb with object prefixes Biology. to apply the first of two fixatives to. 1
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Origin of prefixes
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 Prefixes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prefixes 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".
prefixes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prefixes
noun prefixes
- affixes — to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed by to): to affix stamps to a letter.
Top questions with prefixes
- what is a prefixes?
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- what are prefixes and suffixes?
- why are prefixes not needed in naming ionic compounds?
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