Look up: prefix

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   prefix
   [n] - an affix that added in front of the word 2. [v] - attach a prefix to
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   Prefix
   A prefix is a type of affix (i.e. a bound morpheme) that is added to the beginning of a word to change its grammatical function or meaning (e.g. un+happy) – see suffix....
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   Prefix
   A prefix is a morpheme which can be added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example: inedible disappear supermarket unintentional
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   prefix
   1. (unit) The standard metric prefixes used in the Système International d'Units (SI) conventions for scientific measurement. Here are the SI magnifying prefixes, along with the corresponding binary interpretations in common use: prefix abr decimal binary yocto- 1000^-8 zepto- 1000^-7 atto- 1000^-6 femto- f 1000^-5 pico- p ...
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   prefix
   a prefix is either a function call or a name.A prefix is used as the first part of certain kinds of name Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • Any code preceding the dial code proper; prefix 0 is used for special DDD toll calls such as person-to-person and collect calls which require operator assistance. (PH/pTIH) Category: Management in the public and p...
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   Prefix
   Definition (keystage 3) The beginning bit of a word, which tells us something about the number or size of what the word is to do with.
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   Pre·fix' transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Prefixed ; present participle & verbal noun Prefixing .] [ Latin praefixus , past participle of praefigere to fix or fasten before; prae before + figere to fix: confer French pr é fix fixed beforehand, determined, pr é fixer
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   Prefix
   Pre'fix noun [ Confer French pr é fixe .] 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 pre fix, con- in con jure.
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   prefix
   noun an affix that is added in front of the word
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    Prefix
    A `prefix` is the initial portion of some object or term (typically in text or speech) with a distinct and reused meaning that modifies the meaning of the whole object. For an example in the context of language, the word prefix itself is made up of the base fix (meaning `attach` in this case), and the prefix pre-, meaning `before`. To prefix is to attach before. Specific types of prefixes include: *In linguistics, a type of affix that precedes...
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    Prefix
    • (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. • (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...
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    prefix
    (from the article `affix`) a grammatical element that is combined with a word, stem, or phrase to produce derived and inflected forms. There are three types of affixes: ... [5 related articles]
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    prefix 1. To put or attach something before or in front of. 2. To settle or to arrange in advance. 3. In grammar and vocabulary: to add as a prefix or to add a prefix to a word. 4. An affix, such as dis- in disbelieve, attached to the front of a word to produce a derivative word or an inflected form. 5. A title placed in front of a person's name.
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    prefix
    the initial portion of a multi-component signal which has the function of preparing or sensitizing a circuit for the receipt of the signalling information
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    Prefix
    A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root or base word to create a new meaning. The most common prefixes include dis- (as in disagree), in- (as invaluable), re- (as in repeat), and -un (as in unfriendly).
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