ALL meanings of prefix
pre·fix
P p - noun Technical meaning of prefix 1. (unit) An SI prefix used to multiply the value of an SI unit by some power of ten. 2. (programming, mathematics) In mathematics or programming, a prefix operator is one that is written before its operand. In a programming language using prefix notation, all operators are prefix operators. 1
- noun prefix beginning of a word 1
- transitive verb prefix attach to start of a word 1
- noun prefix 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 prefix something prefixed, as a title before a person's name: She uses the prefix “Ms.” rather than "Mrs.". 1
- verb with object prefix to fix or put before or in front: to prefix an impressive title to one's name. 1
- verb with object prefix Grammar. to add as a prefix. 1
- verb with object prefix to fix, settle, or determine beforehand: If you call a taxi, the rate to the airport will be prefixed. 1
- verb with object prefix Biology. to apply the first of two fixatives to. 1
- countable noun prefix A prefix is a letter or group of letters, for example 'un-' or 'multi-', which is added to the beginning of a word in order to form a different word. For example, the prefix 'un-' is added to 'happy' to form 'unhappy'. Compare affix and , suffix. 0
- countable noun prefix A prefix is one or more numbers or letters added to the beginning of a code number to indicate, for example, what area something belongs to. 0
- noun prefix an affix that precedes the stem to which it is attached, as for example un- in unhappy 0
- noun prefix something coming or placed before 0
- verb prefix to put or place before 0
- verb prefix to add (a morpheme) as a prefix to the beginning of a word 0
- verb transitive prefix to fix to the beginning of a word, etc.; esp., to add as a prefix 0
- verb transitive prefix to fix beforehand 0
- noun prefix a syllable, group of syllables, or word joined to the beginning of another word or a base to alter its meaning or create a new word (Ex.: pre- in precool, un- in unsure) 0
- noun prefix a title that is placed before a person's name, as Dr. 0
- noun prefix an identifying letter or number placed before another number, etc. 0