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What does the prefix di- mean?

The prefix "di-" means two or twice.

Here are some examples:

* dichromatic: having two colors

* dilemma: a situation with two difficult choices

* dinosaur: a group of extinct reptiles (originally thought to have two toes)

* diatomic: consisting of two atoms

* dichotomy: a division into two parts

* diurnal: active during the day (literally "two-urnal," referring to the two periods of light)

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