Definition for PRE'FIX

PRE'FIX, n.

A letter, syllable or word put to the beginning of a word, usually to vary its signification. A prefix is united with the word, forming part of it; hence it is distinguished from a preposition; as, pre, in prefix; con in conjure; with, in withstand. Prefixes are sometimes called particles, or inseparable prepositions.

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