Etymology: Prefix Flashcards
1
Q
pre-
A
before
Example: prefix
2
Q
post-
A
after
Example: postgame
3
Q
i, in, en, ig, il, ir-
A
in, into, not, toward, within
Example: inject
4
Q
un-
A
not
Example: unhappy
5
Q
a-
A
not
Example: amoral
6
Q
super-
A
above, beyond
Example: superstar
7
Q
sub-
A
below, beneath
Example: submarine
8
Q
pro-
A
for, on behalf of
Example: promote
9
Q
con(com) co-
A
with, together
Example: connect
10
Q
retro-
A
back, again
Example: retroactive
11
Q
re-
A
again
Example: The prefix re- in the word redo means to do again.
12
Q
bi-
A
two
Example: Bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels.
13
Q
di-
A
two
Example: The word dilemma comes from the prefix di- meaning two.
14
Q
dis-
A
remove, negative
Example: The prefix dis- in the word disappear means to remove or go missing.
15
Q
anti-
A
against
Example: Antisocial means against social norms.
