2006-09-25 08:33:59 · 13 answers · asked by lil j 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Nothing easier.
A particle added before a word which is used to modify the word's meaning.
2006-09-25 08:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well now that you have been well educated in the meaning of the word prefix with relations to language, I will offer you another definition(which your teacher may not approve of):
Prefix: to prefix an event such as cricket, boxing, horse racing, one is committing a crime by deciding and ensuring before the event , what the outcome will be, usually for monetary gains.
2006-09-26 03:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by saywot? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A prefix is an addition to a word to alter the meaning of the root word. "Pre" meaning before and "fix" to attach.
Examples of prefixes are: un-, -re-, de-, over-, under-, ir-, im-, etc.
If you take a verb e.g. develop you can create many new meanings by adding a prefix e.g. undeveloped, redevelop, overdevelop etc etc...
Get the idea?
2006-09-25 11:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by markspanishfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: 1pre·fix
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French prefixer, from Latin praefixus
1 /(")prE-'fiks/ : to fix or appoint beforehand
2 /'prE-", prE-'/ [partly from 2prefix] : to place in front; especially : to add as a prefix
2006-09-25 08:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by Conor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prefix: A word part added to the beginning of a root or base word to create a new meaning (ie, gain --> regain, complete --> incomplete).
2006-09-25 08:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by fiat_knox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Grammar. an affix placed before a base or another prefix, as un- in unkind, un- and re- in unrewarding.
2.something prefixed, as a title before a person's name.
–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 appoint beforehand.
2006-09-25 08:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by Kaedepyun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pre·fix (prē'fĭks')
tr.v., -fixed, -fix·ing, -fix·es.
To put or attach before or in front of.
(prē-fĭks') To settle or arrange in advance.
Grammar.
To add as a prefix.
To add a prefix to.
n.
Grammar. An affix, such as dis- in disbelieve, attached to the front of a word to produce a derivative word or an inflected form.
A title placed before a person's name.
2006-09-25 08:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like for example you can say attach. add a prefix and it's dettach. the pre fix would be de. prefixes can be re, de , by, and more
2006-09-25 08:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by xxbeauty_n_brainsxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somethig that goes at the begiing of a word!
2006-09-25 11:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nearly at level 3
2006-09-25 08:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋