Pseudoprefix
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pseudoprefix is a noun meaning (linguistics) A word element that looks like a prefix but is not, such as sub- in sublime.
Meaning
(linguistics) A word element that looks like a prefix but is not, such as sub- in sublime.
Word Forms
- pseudoprefixes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pseudoword, pseudoverb, pseudoroot, pseud, pseudo-participial, pseudo-anglicism.
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