prefix
/ˈpriːfɪks/
pre · fix
ˈpriː · fɪks
English Definition
n./v. word part before root
Significado en Español
prefijo
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Example Sentence
Un- is a common prefix.
un-是常见前缀。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(before)+fix(fixed)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “prefix”:
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A
suffix
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B
beginning
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C
conclusion
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D
middle
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B — beginning.
“prefix” means n./v. word part before root
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Adding the ______ un to the word happy changes its meaning to the opposite.
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A
sentence
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B
syllable
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C
paragraph
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D
prefix
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D — prefix.
“prefix” means n./v. word part before root
Common questions about “prefix”
What does “prefix” mean?
prefix — n./v. word part before root. In Chinese: 前缀.
How do you pronounce “prefix”?
prefix is pronounced /ˈpriːfɪks/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · fix.
How do you use “prefix” in a sentence?
Un- is a common prefix. (un-是常见前缀。)
What are synonyms for “prefix”?
beginning, affix — all close in meaning to prefix (n./v. word part before root).
Is “prefix” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. prefix appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prefix”?
pre(before)+fix(fixed)
