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What are the latin prefixes for numbers?

Here are the Latin prefixes for numbers, along with their meanings and examples:

Prefix | Meaning | Example

------- | -------- | --------

uni- | one | unicycle, unilateral

bi- | two | bicycle, bilateral

tri- | three | triangle, tripod

quadri- | four | quadrilateral, quadruped

quinque- | five | quintet, quinquennial

sex- | six | sextet, sextuple

septi- | seven | septet, septuagenarian

octo- | eight | octagon, octopus

noni- | nine | nonagon, nonagenarian

deci- | ten | decimal, decathlon

Note:

* These prefixes are often used to form words related to numbers, such as geometric shapes, musical groups, and time periods.

* Some prefixes may have different forms depending on the word they are attached to, for example, "bi-" can become "bin-" or "bis-".

* There are also prefixes for higher numbers, such as "undec-" for eleven, "duodec-" for twelve, and so on. However, these are less commonly used.

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