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What prefix is in countenance?

The prefix in "countenance" is "con-".

While it might seem like the prefix is "count-", this is actually the root word, meaning "to count" or "to reckon". The prefix "con-" adds the meaning of "with" or "together" to the root word, creating the overall meaning of "to hold or support" in this context.

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