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What is a prefix meaning small?

There are many prefixes meaning "small," depending on the context and the specific nuance you want to convey. Here are a few common ones:

General "smallness":

* mini- (e.g., minivan, mini-skirt)

* micro- (e.g., microscope, microbe)

* small- (e.g., small town, small talk)

* little- (e.g., little boy, little finger)

Specific types of smallness:

* sub- (meaning "below" or "less than," can also denote small size) (e.g., submarine, subatomic)

* nano- (extremely small, often referring to the billionth part of a unit) (e.g., nanotechnology, nanoseconds)

* demi- (half or partial, can imply a smaller size) (e.g., demi-tasse, demi-god)

* petti- (small or minor) (e.g., petticoat, petty cash)

Other prefixes depending on the context:

* short- (e.g., shortbread, short story)

* thin- (e.g., thin film, thin slice)

* light- (e.g., lightweight, lighthearted)

The best prefix to use will depend on the specific word you are creating and the specific meaning you want to convey.

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