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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions prefix noun (prefixes) That which is prefixed; especially one or more letters or syllables added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning; as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure. verb (prefix, es) (transitive) put or fix before, or at the beginning of, another thing; as, to prefix a syllable to a word, or a condition to an agreement. (transitive) set or appoint beforehand; settle or establish antecedently. Obs. Prefixed bounds. --Locke. And now he hath to her prefixt a day. --Spenser. Etymology: praefixus, perfect passive participle of praefigere "put in front" < prae "before" + figere "put, fix"      Full Definition of prefix  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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