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What prefixes go with the word form?

Here are some prefixes that can be used with the word "form" and their meanings:

General prefixes:

* pre- (before): preform (to shape or mold in advance)

* re- (again): reform (to improve by changing)

* un- (not): unformed (not shaped or developed)

* de- (remove, reverse): deform (to change the shape of something, often for the worse)

* multi- (many): multiform (having many shapes or forms)

* bi- (two): biform (having two forms)

More specific prefixes:

* auto- (self): autoform (a self-forming process)

* geo- (earth): geoform (a landform)

* bio- (life): bioform (a living organism)

* thermo- (heat): thermoform (to shape plastic using heat)

* electro- (electricity): electroform (to deposit metal on a mold using electricity)

* stereo- (solid, three-dimensional): stereoform (having a solid, three-dimensional form)

These are just some examples, and the specific prefix you choose will depend on the context.

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