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What are some prefixes?

Here are some common prefixes in English, along with their meanings and examples:

Prefixes related to Number:

* uni- (one): unicycle, uniform, unify

* bi- (two): bicycle, bilateral, bilingual

* tri- (three): tricycle, triangle, trifold

* quad- (four): quadrilateral, quadruple, quadriceps

* penta- (five): pentagon, pentagram, pentathlon

* hexa- (six): hexagon, hexadecimal, hexameter

* hepta- (seven): heptagon, heptachord

* octa- (eight): octagon, octopus, octave

* nona- (nine): nonagon, nonagenarian

* deca- (ten): decade, decahedron, decathlon

Prefixes related to Location:

* ante- (before): antecedent, antenatal, antechamber

* post- (after): post-mortem, postgraduate, postscript

* pre- (before): pre-existing, pre-emptive, pre-natal

* sub- (under): submarine, substandard, subliminal

* super- (above): supersonic, superstar, superimpose

* trans- (across): transatlantic, transcribe, transform

* inter- (between): international, interact, intercede

* intra- (within): intrastate, intravenous, intramural

Prefixes related to Size/Quantity:

* micro- (small): microscope, microchip, microcosm

* macro- (large): macroeconomics, macrocosm, macro photography

* mini- (small): minivan, miniature, miniseries

* mega- (large): megaphone, megastar, megabytes

* multi- (many): multi-lingual, multimedia, multi-faceted

Prefixes related to Negation:

* un- (not): unhappy, unbreakable, unreal

* in- (not): incomplete, insensitive, inactive

* im- (not): impossible, impolite, imperfect

* ir- (not): irrelevant, irregular, irresponsible

* non- (not): nonsense, non-fiction, non-profit

Prefixes related to Time:

* retro- (backwards): retrospect, retroactive, retroactively

* pro- (forward): proactive, prognosis, propel

Prefixes related to Direction:

* re- (again): redo, reread, rewrite

* de- (away from, down): defrost, decrease, devalue

Other Prefixes:

* co- (together): collaborate, cooperate, coexist

* auto- (self): autobiography, automatic, autopilot

* tele- (distant): telephone, television, telecommunication

* fore- (before): forewarn, forehead, foreshadow

* semi- (half): semicircle, semi-final, semi-conscious

Remember: These are just a few common prefixes. Many more exist, and some prefixes can have multiple meanings depending on the context.

To find more prefixes and their meanings, consider using a dictionary or online resources.

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