A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word to create a new meaning. Study the common prefixes in the Table Table 4.3.
Tip
The main rule to remember when adding a prefix to a word is not to add letters or leave out any letters. See Table "Table 4.3" for examples of this rule.
|
Prefix |
Meaning |
Example |
|
Dis |
Not, opposite of |
Dis + satisfied = dissatisfied |
|
Mis |
Wrongly |
Mis + spell = misspell |
|
Un |
Not |
Un + acceptable = unacceptable |
|
Re |
Again |
Re + election = reelection |
|
Inter |
Between |
Inter + related = interrelated |
|
Pre |
Before |
Pre + pay = prepay |
|
Non |
Not |
Non + sense = nonsense |
|
Super |
Above |
Super + script = superscript |
|
Sub |
Under |
Sub + merge = submerge |
|
Anti |
Against, opposing |
Anti + bacterial = antibacterial |
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