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What is a definition for the suffix dis?

The suffix "dis-" generally means "the opposite of", "not", or "lacking". It's often used to create antonyms, or words with opposite meanings.

Here are some examples:

* Disagree: to not agree

* Disappear: to vanish, to cease to be seen

* Dishonest: not truthful

* Disable: to make unable or incapable

* Disorder: a lack of order or arrangement

It's important to note that "dis-" can sometimes have slightly different meanings depending on the word it's attached to.

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