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prefix
/ˈpriː.fɪks/
[/ˈpriː.fɪks/]
letters added to the front of a word
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A prefix is a group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' is a prefix.
Example
Add a prefix to make the word negative.
Add a prefix to make the word negative.
Etymology
From Latin 'praefixum' meaning fixed in front.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in spelling and vocabulary building.