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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prefixing

/prɪˈfɪksɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does prefixing mean?

verb

The act of adding a prefix to a word, especially to indicate a relationship or to form a new word. Prefixing is often used in linguistics and language teaching to help learners understand word formation and meaning.

Example

"The teacher explained the concept of prefixing to the students, using examples from different languages to illustrate how prefixes can change the meaning of words."

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