PREFIXES & SUFFIXES Flashcards
What does the prefix ‘bi-‘ mean?
two
Examples: bisect, biennial
What does the prefix ‘mono-‘ mean?
one, single
Examples: monogamy, monologue
What does the prefix ‘poly-‘ mean?
many
Examples: polymorphous, polygamous
What does the prefix ‘semi-‘ mean?
half, partly
Examples: semicircle, semicolon
What does the prefix ‘uni-‘ mean?
one
Examples: uniform, unity
What does the prefix ‘a-‘ mean?
in, on, of, up, to
What does the prefix ‘ab-‘ mean?
from, away, off
What does the prefix ‘ad-‘ mean?
to, toward
What does the prefix ‘ante-‘ mean?
before, previous
What does the prefix ‘anti-‘ mean?
against, opposing
What does the prefix ‘cata-‘ mean?
down, away, thoroughly
What does the prefix ‘circum-‘ mean?
around
What does the prefix ‘com-‘ mean?
with, together, very
What does the prefix ‘contra-‘ mean?
against, opposing
What does the prefix ‘de-‘ mean?
from
What does the prefix ‘dia-‘ mean?
through, across, apart
What does the prefix ‘dis-‘ mean?
away, off, down, not
What does the prefix ‘epi-‘ mean?
upon
What does the prefix ‘ex-‘ mean?
out
What does the prefix ‘hypo-‘ mean?
under, beneath
What does the prefix ‘inter-‘ mean?
among, between
What does the prefix ‘intra-‘ mean?
within
What does the prefix ‘ob-‘ mean?
against, opposing
What does the prefix ‘per-‘ mean?
through
What does the prefix ‘peri-‘ mean?
around
What does the prefix ‘post-‘ mean?
after, following
What does the prefix ‘pre-‘ mean?
before, previous
What does the prefix ‘pro-‘ mean?
forward, in place of
What does the prefix ‘retro-‘ mean?
back, backward
What does the prefix ‘sub-‘ mean?
under, beneath
What does the prefix ‘super-‘ mean?
above, extra
What does the prefix ‘trans-‘ mean?
across, beyond, over
What does the prefix ‘ultra-‘ mean?
beyond, excessively
What does the prefix ‘non-‘ mean?
without, lacking
What does the prefix ‘un-‘ mean?
not, opposing
What does the prefix ‘a-‘ in negative prefixes mean?
not
What does the prefix ‘un-‘ in negative prefixes mean?
not, reverse of
What does the prefix ‘for-‘ mean?
away, off, from
Examples include forget and forswear
What does the prefix ‘fore-‘ signify?
previous
Examples include foretell and forefathers
Define the prefix ‘homo-‘.
same, equal
Examples include homogenized and homonym
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘hyper-‘?
excessive, over
Examples include hypercritical and hypertension
What does the prefix ‘in-‘ imply?
in, into
Examples include intrude and invade
Define the prefix ‘mal-‘.
bad, poorly, not
Examples include malfunction and malpractice
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘mis-‘?
bad, poorly, not
Examples include misspell and misfire
What does the prefix ‘neo-‘ mean?
new
Examples include Neolithic and neoconservative
Define the prefix ‘omni-‘.
all, everywhere
Examples include omniscient and omnivore
What does the prefix ‘ortho-‘ signify?
right, straight
Examples include orthogonal and orthodox
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘over-‘?
above
Examples include overbearing and oversight
Define the prefix ‘pan-‘.
all, entire
Examples include panorama and pandemonium
What does the prefix ‘para-‘ mean?
beside, beyond
Examples include parallel and paradox
What does the prefix ‘re-‘ imply?
backward, again
Examples include revoke and recur
What is the meaning of the prefix ‘sym-‘?
with, together
Examples include sympathy and symphony
What does the suffix ‘-able’ or ‘-ible’ indicate?
capable of being
Examples include tolerable and edible
Define the suffix ‘-esque’.
in the style of, like
Examples include picturesque and grotesque
What does the suffix ‘-ful’ mean?
filled with, marked by
Examples include thankful and zestful
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ific’?
make, cause
Examples include terrific and beatific
Define the suffix ‘-ish’.
suggesting, like
Examples include churlish and childish
What does the suffix ‘-less’ indicate?
lacking, without
Examples include hopeless and countless
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ous’?
marked by, given to
Examples include religious and riotous
What does the suffix -acy indicate?
state, condition
Examples include accuracy, privacy.
What does the suffix -ance signify?
act, condition, fact
Examples include acceptance, vigilance.
What type of person does the suffix -ard refer to?
one that does excessively
Examples include drunkard, sluggard.
What does the suffix -ation denote?
action, state, result
Examples include occupation, starvation.
What does the suffix -dom represent?
state, rank, condition
Examples include serfdom, wisdom.
What is the meaning of the suffix -er (-or)?
occupation
Examples include teacher, elevator, honor.
What does the suffix -ess indicate?
feminine
Examples include waitress, duchess.
What does the suffix -hood signify?
state, condition
Examples include manhood, statehood.
What does the suffix -ion denote?
action, result, state
Examples include union, fusion.
What does the suffix -ism represent?
act, manner, doctrine
Examples include barbarism, socialism.
What does the suffix -ist indicate?
worker, follower
Examples include monopolist, socialist.
What does the suffix -ity (-ty) signify?
state, quality, condition
Examples include acidity, civility, twenty.
What does the suffix -ment denote?
result, action
Example includes refreshment.
What does the suffix -ness indicate?
quality, state
Examples include greatness, tallness.
What does the suffix -ship represent?
position
Examples include internship, statesmanship.
What does the suffix -sion (-tion) signify?
state, result
Examples include revision, expedition.
What does the suffix -th denote?
act, state, quality
Examples include warmth, width.
What does the suffix -tude indicate?
quality, state, result
Examples include magnitude, fortitude.
What does the suffix -ate signify?
having, showing
Examples include separate, desolate.
What does the suffix -en denote?
cause to be, become
Examples include deepen, strengthen.
What does the suffix -fy indicate?
make, cause to have
Examples include glorify, fortify.
What does the suffix -ize signify?
cause to be, treat with
Examples include sterilize, mechanize.
