Definition
Definition of prefixing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
linguisticsTECH. the process of adding a prefix to a wordTECH.
- Prefixing changes the meaning of the original word.
Adjective
1.
at beginningTECH. occurring at the beginningTECH.
- The prefixing letters indicate the file type.
2.
linguisticsTECH. characterized by the use of prefixesTECH.
- The prefixing language structure is complex.
Origin of prefixing
Latin, prae (before) + figere (to fix)
Examples of prefixing in a sentence
Students struggled with prefixing when turning “legal” into “illegal.” Prefixing numbers are used to categorize the documents. Prefixing symbols denote different sections in the manual. The prefixing system in this language is unique. Linguists are fascinated by the prefixing patterns observed.
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- French:préfixation, initial, ...
- German:Präfigierung, vorangestellt, ...
- Italian:prefissazione, iniziale, ...
- Spanish:prefijación, inicial, ...
- Portuguese:prefixação, no início, ...
- Chinese:前缀化, 开头的, ...
- Japanese:接頭辞付加, 先頭の, ...
- Arabic:إِضافَة بادِئَة, بادئ, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹסָפַת תְּחִילִית, מַקְדִּים, ...
- Russian:префиксация, начальные, ...
- Ukrainian:префіксація, на початку, ...
- Hindi:उपसर्ग लगाना, प्रारंभ में, ...
Definition of prefix - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
formal titlestitle placed before a person's name
- She was addressed with the prefix 'Dr.'.
2.
telecommunicationsdigits added before a phone number
- Dial the prefix 001 for international calls.
3.
linguisticsTECH. morpheme added to the start of a wordTECH.
- The prefix 'un-' changes 'happy' to 'unhappy'.
4.
technologyTECH. initial segment of a string of charactersTECH.
- The prefix 'http' is common in web addresses.
Verb
1.
linguisticsTECH. add a morpheme to the start of a wordTECH.
- In English, 'un-' is prefixed to 'happy'.
2.
determineDated set something in advance or beforehandDated
- They prefixed the meeting time to 9 AM.
3.
positionplace or fix something at the start
- The teacher prefixed the instructions at the top of the page.
Expressions with prefix
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numbers dialed before a phone number for international calls
Dial the international call prefix before the country code.
notation where operators precede their operands
In prefix notation, '+ 3 4' means add 3 and 4.
Origin of prefix
Latin, prae- (before) + figere (to fix)
Examples of prefix in a sentence
The prefix 'Mrs.' was used in the invitation. Add the area prefix before entering the local number. The recorded message gave callers the correct prefix. The prefix 're-' can indicate repetition. Adding the prefix 'pre-' gives a new meaning. The prefix 'un' changes the meaning of the word.
In coding, a prefix can determine data type. Linguists often prefix 're-' to verbs for repetition. To form opposites, 'dis-' is prefixed to some words. The software update was prefixed to midnight. They prefixed the launch date to next month. She prefixed her comments with a disclaimer. The editor prefixed the chapter with a quote.
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- French:préfixe, préfixer, ...
- German:Titel, voranstellen, ...
- Italian:titolo, prefissare, ...
- Spanish:título, anteponer, ...
- Portuguese:tratamento, prefixar, ...
- Chinese:称谓, 加在前面, ...
- Japanese:称号, 接頭する, ...
- Arabic:لَقَب تَشْرِيفِي, سَبَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹאַר פְּנִיָּה, לְהוֹסִיף קִדּוֹמֶת לְ, ...
- Russian:префикс, прибавлять, ...
- Ukrainian:префікс, додавати префікс, ...
- Hindi:उपसर्ग, प्रारंभ में जोड़ना, ...
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