prefix
/ˈpriːfɪks/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4827 in the learning path
前缀
Definitions
n. A word part added at the beginning to change meaning.
前缀
Example
Adding the prefix un turns happy into its opposite.
加上前缀un，就能把happy变成它的反义词。
Learning common prefixes can help students infer the meanings of unfamiliar words when reading academic texts.
学习常见前缀可以帮助学生在阅读学术文本时推断生词的含义。
Collocations
- negative prefix
- add a prefix
- common prefixes
Word family
- prefixation (n.)
Antonyms
- suffix
Usage tip
prefix放词首，suffix放词尾；两者统称affix。
FAQ
- What does prefix mean?
- A word part added at the beginning to change meaning.
- How is prefix pronounced?
- UK /ˈpriːfɪks/, US /ˈpriːfɪks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
