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What does the prefix di mean?

The prefix "di" generally means two or twice. It comes from the Greek word "dis," meaning "two."

Here are some examples of words with the prefix "di":

* Dichromatic: Having two colors.

* Diatomic: Consisting of two atoms.

* Dichotomy: A division into two parts.

* Diploma: A document that shows you have completed a course of study (derived from "diplon," meaning "folded in two").

* Disaccharide: A sugar molecule composed of two monosaccharides.

However, it's important to note that "di" can sometimes have other meanings depending on the word. For example, in "diameter," "di" is not related to the number two, but rather to the word "dia," which means "across" or "through."

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