ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prefixation

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prefixation is a noun meaning (linguistics) The adding of a prefix to a word.

Meaning

(linguistics) The adding of a prefix to a word.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy, of a nerve) The state or condition of being prefixed.
  2. (biology, cytology) Initial treatment of tissue with a fixative, as a preliminary to the application of another fixative or to the use of a different treatment.

Word Forms

Synonyms for prefixation

Depending on context, synonyms include prefixion.

Antonyms for prefixation

Common opposites include suffixation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include parelcon, apposition, paragoge, protraction, pronominalization, proclisis.

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