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Prefixes and Suffixes Flashcards

This deck reviews prefixes and select suffixes that affect meaning. Students who begin fluency in another language may particularly benefit from this list.

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1
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What does this affix mean?

trans-

As in: intransigent, transient, transport, translate, transit

A

across

The term “affix” refers to either prefix or suffix.

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What does this affix mean?

co-/com-/con-

As in: cooperate, cohabitate, commensurate, communicate, conclave, concur

A

with

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What does this affix mean?

de-

As in: decry, defame, degrade, deflate, deduce

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away / down / off

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What does this affix mean?

ob-

As in: obtuse, obscure, obnoxious, obseqious

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against

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What does this affix mean?

sub-

As in: subjugation, subterfuge, submarine, subterranian

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under

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What does this affix mean?

ab-

As in: abstemious, abrogate, abstain, abstract, abdicate

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away from

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What does this affix mean?

pro-

As in: profligate, propitious, professional, prohibited

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for / much, many

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What does this affix mean?

dis- / dif-

As in: diffident, disparage, dismay, discourage, differential

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not

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What does this affix mean?

a-, an-

As in: atonality, asexuality, amoral, anarchy

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not, without

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What does this affix mean?

acro-

As in: Acropolis, acrophobia, acrobatics

A

high, up

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What does this affix mean?

aero-

As in: aeronautics, aerodrome, aeroplane, aerodynamics

A

air

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What does this affix mean?

ana-, ano-

As in: anachronism, anomaly, anonymous

A

out of

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What does this affix mean?

ante-

As in: antebellum, antediluvian

A

before

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What does this affix mean?

anti-

As in: antidote, antibody, antichrist, antifreeze, antifungal, antimatter

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against

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What does this affix mean?

auto-

As in: autonomy, autobiography, automobile, autopilot

A

self

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What does this affix mean?

ex-

As in: example, exchange, excel, exfoliate, exhaustion, exhibit, ex-president, ex-girlfriend

A

out of / former

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What does this affix mean?

be-

As in: bemoan, behold, befall, behead, bereaved, belabor, bedazzle, becalm, befriend, bedeck, bedight, beloved

A

over (bemoan)

On, upon (behold, befall) Off, away (behead, bereaved) excessively, completely (belabor, bedazzle) to make, become, or cause to be (becalm, befriend) adorned with something (bedecked, bedight, beloved)

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What does this affix mean?

exo-

As in: exoskeleton, exocrine, exocytosis, exogenus

A

outside

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What does this affix mean?

extra-

As in: extraordinary, extraterrestrial, extraneous

A

very, more / outside, beyond

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What does this affix mean?

bi-

As in: bicycle, bilingual, bisexuality

A

two / double

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What does this affix mean?

fore-

As in: foreknowledge, forethought, foreshadow, foresee

A

before, in advance

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What does this affix mean?

hemi-

As in: hemimetabolous, hemisphere, hemimorphite

A

half

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What does this affix mean?

hex-

As in: hexagon, hexapod, hexochromic

A

six

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What does this affix mean?

hyper-

As in: hyperactive, hyperthermia

A

excessive

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What does this affix mean?

inter-

As in: intervention, international, interactive

A

between / from one to another

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What does this affix mean?

hypo-

As in: hypodermic, hypochondriac

A

below

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What does this affix mean?

intra-

As in: intramural, intracity, intravenous

A

within, interior

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28
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What does this affix mean?

in-

As in: inflamed

A

extremely

29
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What does this affix mean?

cent-, centi-

As in: centenary, centimeter, centipede

A

hundred, hundredth

30
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What does this affix mean?

in-, il-, im-, ir-

As in: infallible, immoral, irrelevant, illiteracy, insensitive

A

not

31
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What does this affix mean?

mal-

As in: malpractice, malnourished, maladroit

A

bad, badly

32
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What does this affix mean?

mega-

As in: megabyte, megaphone

A

very large, in millions

33
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What does this affix mean?

di-

As in: dilemma, divorce, dissect

A

two, double

34
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What does this affix mean?

meta-

As in: metacarpal, metaphysics, metaphor, metahuman

A

after / beyond

35
Q

What does this affix mean?

micro-

As in: microgram, micro-organism, micronation

A

very small, one millionth

36
Q

What does this affix mean?

counter-

As in: counterpoint, counterweight, counteract, counterattack, counterculture, counterclaim, counterfeit, counterfactual

A

against, opposite

37
Q

What does this affix mean?

circum-

As in: circumstance, circumnavigation, circumlocution, circumvent, circumspect

A

around

38
Q

What does this affix mean?

dis-

As in: disability, disband, disburse, dissent, discovery

A

reverse, opposite

39
Q

What does this affix mean?

chromo-, chromato-

As in: chromodynamics, chromatic, monochromatic, polychromatic

A

color

40
Q

What does this affix mean?

mono-

As in: monolith, monorail, monotony, monocle

A

one, single

41
Q

What does this affix mean?

mid-

As in: midterm, midnight, midday, midpoint

A

in the middle

42
Q

What does this affix mean?

multi-

As in: multiculturalism, multilingual

A

many

43
Q

What does this affix mean?

milli-

As in: milligram, milliliter

A

thousandth

44
Q

What does this affix mean?

co-

As in: cooperative, cohabitate, coworker, coeducation

A

together

45
Q

What does this affix mean?

dys-

As in: distrophy, dyspepsia, dysartria

A

bad / deformed, abnormal

46
Q

What does this affix mean?

non-, non(a)-

As in: nonconformist, nonchalant, nondescript, nonfiction, nonlinear

Also as in: nonagon, nonagram, nonet, nonahedron

A

not / nine

47
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What does this affix mean?

chrono-

As in: chronology, chronological, chronograph

A

time

48
Q

What does this affix mean?

com-, con-, col-, cor-

As in: conference, connotation, context, collateral, corrigated, commune, complicate

A

with, together

49
Q

What does this affix mean?

eco-

As in: economy, ecology, ecosystem, ecotage

A

house

50
Q

What does this affix mean?

mini-

As in: minimum, minimize, miniskirt, miniscule

A

small

51
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What does this affix mean?

octo-, octa-

As in: octane, octopod, octagon, octahedron

A

eight

52
Q

What does this affix mean?

ecto-

As in: ectoskeleton, ectoplasm, ectoderm, ectosymbiont

A

outside

53
Q

What does this affix mean?

mis-

As in: misapply, misanthrope, misogyny, mistaken, miscarriage

A

bad , wrong

54
Q

What does this affix mean?

contra-, contro-

As in: contradiction, contraception, controversy, controfilleto

A

against, opposite

55
Q

What does this affix mean?

cosmo-

As in: cosmology, cosmopolitan, cosmotheism

A

outer space

56
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What does this affix mean?

deca-, deka-

As in: decamerous, decathlon, decade, decagon, decahedro

A

ten

57
Q

What does this affix mean?

deci-

As in: deciliter, decimation, decibel, decimal

A

one tenth

58
Q

What does this affix mean?

dem(o)-

As in: democracy, demographic

A

people

59
Q

What does this affix mean?

epi-

As in: epitaxy, epidermal, epilepsy

A

above

60
Q

What does this affix mean?

ergo-

As in: ergonomic

A

work

61
Q

What does this affix mean?

ethno-

As in: ethnology, ethnolinguistics, ethnocentric

A

having to do with race

62
Q

What does this affix mean?

eu-

As in: eulogy , euthanasia , eugenics , euphemism

A

good

63
Q

What does this affix mean?

embryo-

As in: embryology, embryonic

A

seed / unborn

64
Q

What does this affix mean?

cryo-

As in: cryogenics, cryoelectronics, cryostorage

A

frost, icy cold

65
Q

What does this affix mean?

crypto-

As in: cryptography, cryptozoology

A

hidden

66
Q

What does this affix mean?

dox-, -dox

As in: orthodox, heterodox, paradox, doxology

A

opinion / praise

67
Q

What does this affix mean?

-able, -ible

As in: edible, laughable, incorrible, dependable

A

able to

68
Q

What does this affix mean?

-ful

As in: bountiful, wasteful, playful

A

Full of

69
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What does this affix mean?

-less

As in: feckless, hapless, jobless, homeless

A

Without, lacking

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