Prefix

['priːfɪks] or ['prifɪks]

Definition

(noun.) an affix that is added in front of the word.

(verb.) attach a prefix to; 'prefixed words'.

Typist: Lottie--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To put or fix before, or at the beginning of, another thing; as, to prefix a syllable to a word, or a condition to an agreement.

(v. t.) To set or appoint beforehand; to settle or establish antecedently.

(n.) That which is prefixed; esp., one or more letters or syllables combined or united with the beginning of a word to modify its signification; as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Preface

ANT:Append, subjoin, suffix, supplement, add

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Definition

v.t. to put before or at the beginning: to fix beforehand.—ns. Prē′fix a letter syllable or word put before another word to affect its meaning; Prefix′ion act of prefixing.

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