Prefigation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prefigation is a noun meaning (linguistics, rare) Synonym of prefixation.
Meaning
(linguistics, rare) Synonym of prefixation.
Example Sentences
For such perfectivization by means of lexical prefigation, see the productive prefixal paradigms in Modern Russian, […]
Despite this, however, the OHG Benedictine Rule can be used to illustrate Streitberg's definition of perfective aspect in Germanic by means of prefigation […]
A common structure of Swedish verbs is to have a stem with fairly broad meaning and a set of prefigated forms with a narrower, lexicalized meaning. This prefigation of verbs is productive only to a very small extent, […]
Word Forms
- prefigations
Synonyms for prefigation
Depending on context, synonyms include prefixation.
Antonyms for prefigation
Common opposites include suffigation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prefiguration, prefigurement, prefixion, forefix, prefiguring, prefigurativeness.
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