Word Prefixes
Word prefixes, their meanings, origins, and examples.
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| ID | Prefix | Meaning | Origin | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | anti | against or opposite | Greek | antivenom |
| 2 | auto | self | Greek | autobiography |
| 3 | bio | life | Greek | biology |
| 4 | geo | earth | Greek | geography |
| 5 | hydro | water | Greek | hydrogen |
| 6 | hyper | over or excessive | Greek | hyperactive |
| 7 | hypo | under or below | Greek | hypothermia |
| 8 | micro | small | Greek | microscope |
| 9 | mono | one or single | Greek | monotone |
| 10 | neo | new | Greek | neolithic |
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Last checked against sources: October 16, 2026.
Last changed: July 20, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
- Wikipedia: English prefix (used with permission)
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