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Definitions for Prefix

[1] Grammar . an affix placed before a word, base, or another prefix to modify a term's meaning, as by making the term negative, as un- in unkind, by signaling repetition, as re- in reinvent, or by indicating support, as pro- in proabolition. Compatible prefixes can work together, as un- and re- in unrefundable.
[2] something prefixed, as a title before a person's name: She uses the prefix “Ms.” rather than "Mrs."
[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 determine beforehand: If you call a taxi, the rate to the airport will be prefixed.
[6] Biology . to apply the first of two fixatives to.
[7] grammar an affix that precedes the stem to which it is attached, as for example un- in unhappy Compare suffix (def. 1)
[8] something coming or placed before
[9] to put or place before
[10] grammar to add (a morpheme) as a prefix to the beginning of a word

Words related to Prefix

adjunct, affix, cognomen, name, designation, title

Words nearby Prefix

preferred stock, preferred-provider organization, prefiguration, prefigure, prefinished, prefix, preflight, preform, preformation, prefrontal, prefrontal area

Origin of Prefix

1375–1425; (verb) late Middle English prefixen < Middle French prefixer < Latin praefixus, past participle of praefīgere “to set up in front”; see pre-, fix; (noun) < New Latin praefixum, neuter of praefixus

Words that may be confused with Prefix

prix, fixe, prefix

Other words from Prefix

pre·fix·a·ble , adjective
pre·fix·al [pree -fik-suh  l, pree-fik -] /ˈpri fɪk səl, priˈfɪk-/ , adjective
pre·fix·al·ly , adverb
pre·fix·ion [pree-fik -shuh  n] /priˈfɪk ʃən/ , noun
un·pre·fix·al , adjective
un·pre·fix·al·ly , adverb
un·pre·fixed , adjective

Synonyms for Prefix

adjunct, affix