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 Prefixes
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 Prefixes Facts

P R E F I X

Letters or a group of letters attached at the beginning of a word

are called prefixes. A prefix usually modifies or changes the
meaning of a word.
PREFIXES
★ “Pre” is a latin word meaning ‘before’ and “fix” which means to
“attach.”
★ Prefixes have meanings but they are not considered as words.
★ Root words are words which form the basis of a new word.
★ By adding a prefix to a root word, a new word is created and
usually its meaning is the opposite of the main word.
Examples:
Prefix Meaning Root word / Main word Newly Formed Word

re- again fill refill

sub- under title subtitle

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★ Knowing the meaning of prefixes can help in determining the
definition of a new word formed.

Common Prefixes Used

★ Listed in the table are some of the most common prefixes used.

Prefix Meaning Examples

anti- against, in opposition, antisocial, anticlimax, antibiotic, antibacterial,

opposite of antibody

co- together, with, mutual co-worker, co-pilot, co-manage, co-writer,

co-owner

de- remove, away from, demotivate, deform, defile, detour, defile

separate from

dis- not, in opposition disagree, disapprove, dislike, disconnect,

disinfect

ex- former, out of, from, ex-president, ex-girlfriend, ex-senator, ex-convict,

out ex-stepdad

il-, im-, in-, ir- no, not, used to define impossible, impatient, irregular, illegal,
a negative word irresponsible

mis- incorrect, mistaken, misinterpret, misunderstand,

wrong miscommunication, mistrust, misspell

pre- before, prior to, in preheat, premade, preorder, preview, precook

advance of

re- again, repeat return, reunite, reheat, regain, replay

un- not, no undone, unfinished, untidy, unhappy, untie

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★ Apart from where we usually use
prefixes, they can also be used in
different subjects such as in math
and science.

Prefixes Used in Metric System

★ Prefixes can be used in the

metric system.

Prefix Examples

giga gigabyte, gigabit, gigahertz

mega megapixel, megahertz, megabyte

centi- centimeter, centigram, centiliter

kilo kilometer, kilogram, kilobyte

milli milliliter, milligram, millimeter

deci decimeter, decigram, deciliter

nano nanometer, nanogram, nanowatts

tera- terabyte, terapixel, terameter

hecto hectometer, hectoliter, hectogram

deca decameter, decagram, decaliter

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Prefixes Used in Shapes

★ Examples of prefixes when

used in shapes are listed
below.

Prefix Meaning Root word / main word New Word

Formed

penta five gon (meaning “angles”) pentagon

hexa six gon (meaning “angles”) hexagon

hepta hepta gon (meaning “angles”) heptagon

octa eight gon (meaning “angles”) octagon

nona nine gon (meaning “angles”) nonagon

deca ten gon (meaning “angles”) decagon

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What’s Missing?
Let us form new words. Add a prefix to the given
words and write your answers on the
corresponding blanks. Use the given meaning of
prefixes as your clues.

Meaning Prefix Word New Word

again cycle

former boyfriend

incorrect lead

not important

two cycle

against slavery

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 What’s Missing?
Answer Key

Meaning Prefix Word New Word

again re cycle recycle

former ex boyfriend ex-boyfriend

incorrect mis lead mislead

not un important unimportant

two bi cycle bicycle

against anti slavery anti-slavery

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