Pronunciation: /ˈpriˌfɪks/
noun a word, letter, or number placed before another
A1 I learned about prefixes in my English class.
A2 Adding a prefix can change the meaning of a word.
B1 It is important to understand the meaning of different prefixes.
B2 Knowing common prefixes can help you understand unfamiliar words.
C1 The prefix 'un-' is used to indicate the opposite or absence of something.
C2 Understanding the etymology of a word can help you recognize its prefix.
verb to add a prefix to a word or number
A1 I prefix my name with 'Dr.' when I sign official documents.
A2 She prefixes her phone number with the country code when dialing internationally.
B1 Students are encouraged to prefix their essays with a cover page that includes their name and the title of the assignment.
B2 The company policy requires employees to prefix their email subject lines with specific keywords for easy categorization.
C1 In academic writing, it is important to prefix technical terms with their definitions for clarity.
C2 The software developer had to prefix each function with a unique identifier to avoid naming conflicts in the codebase.
formal In linguistics, a prefix is an affix which is placed before the stem of a word.
informal Make sure to include the correct prefix before the word to form the right meaning.
slang I always forget to add the prefix when texting, it's so annoying!
figurative Adding a positive prefix to your mindset can lead to a more optimistic outlook on life.
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