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What processes was used to form the word prefabricate?

The word "prefabricate" was formed through the process of prefixation.

Here's how it breaks down:

* "Pre-": This is a prefix that means "before" or "in advance".

* "Fabricate": This is the root word, meaning "to construct or manufacture".

Therefore, "prefabricate" literally means "to construct or manufacture beforehand."

The formation of "prefabricate" is an example of how prefixes can be added to existing words to create new words with specific meanings.

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