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What is a prefix of quality?

There isn't a single, universally recognized prefix that specifically means "quality". However, several prefixes can be used to convey aspects of quality depending on the context:

General quality:

* -able: Indicates capability or suitability, suggesting good quality. For example, "durable" means able to last, implying good quality.

* -ful: Indicates fullness or abundance, often implying a positive quality. For example, "beautiful" means full of beauty.

Specific qualities:

* -ous: Indicates a state or condition, often used to describe a quality. For example, "dangerous" indicates a state of being dangerous.

* -ic: Indicates a quality or characteristic, often used for abstract concepts. For example, "historic" indicates a quality of being historically significant.

* -al: Indicates a quality or characteristic, often used for abstract concepts or states. For example, "musical" indicates a quality of being related to music.

* -ary: Indicates a quality or characteristic, often related to a specific field or activity. For example, "literary" indicates a quality related to literature.

Negative qualities:

* un-: Indicates the absence of a quality. For example, "unhealthy" means lacking health.

* in-: Indicates the absence or opposite of a quality. For example, "incomplete" means lacking completeness.

* mal-: Indicates bad or ill. For example, "malnourished" indicates a state of being poorly nourished.

Ultimately, the best prefix to use will depend on the specific quality you want to convey and the context in which it is used.

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