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English words with a prefix di?

Here are some English words with the prefix "di-":

Meaning "two" or "twice":

* dichotomy: A division or contrast between two things that are entirely different

* dilemma: A situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives

* diphthong: A sound formed by combining two vowels in a single syllable

* dinosaur: A large extinct reptile of the Mesozoic era

* diptych: A painting, photograph, or other artwork consisting of two sections hinged together.

* disaccharide: A sugar composed of two monosaccharide units linked together.

Meaning "apart" or "away":

* digress: To stray from the main subject in speaking or writing

* dilate: To become wider or larger

* diffuse: To spread out or scatter

* diverge: To move in different directions

* divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage

Other meanings:

* diurnal: Occurring or active during the day

* diminutive: Very small

* direct: Going straight to a particular destination

* disrupt: To interrupt or break the smooth progress of something

* district: A region or area

* diverse: Showing a great deal of variety; very different

This is just a small sample, there are many more words with the prefix "di-"!

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