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What prefixes means good?

There are many prefixes that mean "good" in different contexts. Here are some examples, along with explanations of their usage:

General "goodness":

* Bene-: Latin origin, meaning "good" or "well". Often used in words related to kindness, goodness, and well-being.

* Benefactor: someone who gives money or other help to a person or cause

* Beneficial: producing a good effect

* Benevolent: well-meaning and kindly

* Eu-: Greek origin, meaning "good" or "well". Often used in words related to beauty, pleasure, and happiness.

* Euphemism: a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt

* Euphony: pleasing sounds

* Euthanasia: the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or illness

* Bon-: French origin, meaning "good". Often used in words related to quality, condition, and happiness.

* Bon vivant: a person who enjoys the good things in life, especially food and drink

* Bon voyage: a French expression meaning "have a good journey"

* Well-: English origin, meaning "good" or "in a good way". Often used in words related to health, condition, and success.

* Well-being: the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy

* Well-educated: having received a good education

* Well-intentioned: meaning to do good, even if the results are not always positive

Specific meanings of "good":

* Ortho-: Greek origin, meaning "straight" or "correct". Often used in words related to proper alignment, order, and function.

* Orthodox: conforming to traditional beliefs

* Orthopedics: the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system

* Cali-: Greek origin, meaning "beautiful". Used in words related to beauty and excellence.

* Caligraphy: the art of beautiful handwriting

Note:

* The meanings of these prefixes can sometimes be slightly different depending on the context.

* Many words with these prefixes have a specific, technical meaning, often in fields like science or medicine.

* The prefix "eu" can also mean "easy" or "well" in some contexts.

Please remember that these are just a few examples. There are many other prefixes that can be used to express the idea of "good", depending on the specific nuance you are trying to convey.

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