Prefixes; Position, Time, Place

Question 1

What does the prefix ‘Pre-‘ indicate?

Answer 1

before; in front of; forward

Used to denote something that occurs prior to another event or time.

Question 2

What does the prefix ‘Post-‘ signify?

Answer 2

after; behind

Indicates something that occurs after another event or time.

Question 3

What does the prefix ‘Cata-‘ mean?

Answer 3

down; through

Used to indicate movement downwards or through something.

Question 4

What does the prefix ‘Meta-‘ signify?

Answer 4

beyond; over; between

Often used to indicate a change or something that transcends the usual limits.

Question 5

What does the prefix ‘Ante-‘ mean?

Answer 5

before

Indicates something that comes before another in time or order.

Question 6

What does the prefix ‘Prim-‘ indicate?

Answer 6

first

Used to denote the first in order or importance.

Question 7

What does the prefix ‘Noct-‘ refer to?

Answer 7

night

Related to night or darkness.

Question 8

What does the prefix ‘UP’ suggest?

Answer 8

back again

Indicates a return to a previous state or position.

Question 9

What does the prefix ‘niant’ imply?

Answer 9

Change

Could refer to a state of transformation or alteration.

Question 10

What does ‘ym-i syn-‘ mean?

Answer 10

together; union; with

Indicates a joining or coming together of elements.

Question 11

What is the significance of the term ‘Prata’ in relation to position and time?

Answer 11

related to position → time

Suggests a connection between spatial positioning and temporal aspects.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘noct-‘ refers to _______.

Answer 12

night

Question 13

True or False: The prefix ‘Cata-‘ indicates upward movement.

Answer 13

False

‘Cata-‘ actually indicates downward movement.