What does the prefix DE mean in word describe?

The prefix "de" in the word "describe" does not have a direct meaning. It's part of the Latin root "scribere", which means "to write".

The word "describe" itself means "to represent or give an account of in words". So, while the prefix "de" doesn't contribute a separate meaning, it's part of the whole word that conveys the idea of "writing down" or "portraying" something.