prefix

noun
UK: /ˈpriː.fɪks/
US: /ˈpriː.fɪks/

  1. A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

    1. The word "unhappy" has the prefix "un-".
    2. The prefix "re-" in "rewrite" indicates doing something again, modifying the original action.

Synonyms

heading affix introduction
prefix verb

  1. To add something at the beginning.

    1. You can prefix this title to the document.
    2. We prefix each customer's account number with a unique identifier to enhance security.
prefix adjective

  1. Placed at the beginning of something.

    1. The prefix code gave me access.
    2. The prefix identifier helped me locate the document quickly and efficiently in the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "prefix" is /ˈpriː.fɪks/ in British English and /ˈpriː.fɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prefix": heading, affix, introduction.

Example usage of "prefix": "The word "unhappy" has the prefix "un-".". More examples on the page.