Prefixal
noun
1.
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.
2.
something prefixed, as a title before a person’s name: She uses the prefix “Ms.” rather than “Mrs.”.
verb (used with object)
3.
to fix or put before or in front:
to prefix an impressive title to one’s name.
4.
Grammar. to add as a prefix.
5.
to fix, settle, or determine beforehand:
If you call a taxi, the rate to the airport will be prefixed.
6.
Biology. to apply the first of two fixatives to.
noun (ˈpriːfɪks)
1.
(grammar) an affix that precedes the stem to which it is attached, as for example un- in unhappy Compare suffix (sense 1)
2.
something coming or placed before
verb (transitive) (priːˈfɪks; ˈpriːfɪks)
3.
to put or place before
4.
(grammar) to add (a morpheme) as a prefix to the beginning of a word
prefix definition
Letters placed in front of a word to form a new word: “trimonthly,” “semimonthly,” “bilingual,” “multilingual,” “address,” “redress,” “predate,” “postdate.” (Compare suffix.)
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