Meaning of prefix in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpriˌfɪks/

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  1. Verb

    prefix

    Definitions

    1. attach a prefix to

    Examples

    • « prefixed words »

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  2. Noun

    prefix

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (as a verb): from Old French prefixer, from Latin praefixus‘fixed in front’, from the verb praefigere, from prae‘before’ + figere‘to fix’. The noun is from modern Latin praefixum, neuter (used as a noun) of praefixus, and dates from the mid 17th century

    Definitions

    1. an affix that added in front of the word

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