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noun (prefixes)
  1. 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.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: prefix(nl, voorvoegsel, n, {{t-, nl)n
  • French: préfixe(fr)
  • German: Prí¤fix(de)
verb (prefix, es)
  1. (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.
  2. (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"


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