Prefixes Flashcards
What does the Latin prefix “Alter” mean?
another. Examples are Alternate, alternative.
What does the Latin prefix “Ante” mean?
before. Examples are antedate, anteroom.
What does the Latin prefix “Circum” mean?
around. Examples are circumference, circumnavigate.
What does the Latin prefix “Con” mean?
with, together. Examples are concent, concole.
What does the Greek prefix “Dia” mean?
Through. Examples are diagonal, dialect.
What does the Latin prefix “E” mean?
Out of. Examples are exit, escape.
What does the Greek prefix “EPI” mean?
Upon. Examples are epidermis, epicenter.
What does the Latin prefix “OB” mean?
Against. Examples are object and obstruct.
What does the Latin prefix “Retro” mean?
backwards. Examples are retrograde and retrospect.
What does the Latin prefix “SUB” mean?
beneath. Examples are submerge and submarine.
What does the Latin prefix “Super, Sur” mean?
Above. Examples are surpass, superhuman.
What does the Latin prefix “Trans” mean?
across. Examples are transport and transcend.
What does the Latin prefix “AB” mean?
Away from.
What does the Latin prefix “DE” mean?
Down, down from.
What does the Latin prefix “PER” mean?
Through.
