English Explanatory Dictionary

prefixation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The adding of a prefix to a word.
noun
  1. The state or condition of being prefixed.
  2. Initial treatment of tissue with a fixative, as a preliminary to the application of another fixative or to the use of a different treatment.

Word forms

prefixation prefixations

Etymology

First attested in 1889; formed as prefix + -ation.

Synonyms

prefixion

Antonyms

suffixation

Related words

prefixative
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