Prefixes number/quantity Flashcards
What does the prefix ‘amPhi’ signify?
both
Indicates duality or partnership.
What does the prefix ‘bi-‘ mean?
two
Commonly used in terms like ‘bicycle’ (two wheels).
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘di’?
two/twice
Often found in scientific terminology, such as ‘dioxide’.
What does the prefix ‘hemi-‘ refer to?
half
Used in terms like ‘hemisphere’ (half of a sphere).
What does the prefix ‘Monu-‘ indicate?
one
As in ‘monologue’ (one speaker).
What does the prefix ‘multi’ denote?
many
Commonly used in ‘multilingual’ (many languages).
What does the prefix ‘Pan-‘ mean?
all / entire
Used in terms like ‘pan-American’ (across all of America).
What does the prefix ‘Poly-‘ signify?
many / excessive
Found in words like ‘polyglot’ (speaking many languages).
What does the prefix ‘quadri-‘ refer to?
Four
Commonly used in geometry, such as ‘quadrilateral’.
What does the prefix ‘Quint-‘ signify?
Five
As in ‘quintuplets’ (five offspring born at one birth).
What does the prefix ‘Semi-‘ mean?
Partial
Found in terms like ‘semicircle’ (half a circle).
What does the prefix ‘tri-‘ denote?
three
Used in terms like ‘triangle’ (three angles).
