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A-
unknown · 78% connection
A, as a prefix to English words, is derived from various sources. (1) It frequently signifies on or in (from an, a forms of AS. on), d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Ab-
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A prefix in many words of Latin origin. It signifies from, away , separating, or departure, as in abduct, abstract, abscond. See A-(6).
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Accusative
adjective · 78% connection
Producing accusations; accusatory.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Ante-
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A Latin preposition and prefix; akin to Gr. 'anti`, Skr. anti, Goth. and-, anda- (only in comp.), AS. and-, ond-, (only in comp.: cf.…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Apocopated
adjective · 78% connection
Shortened by apocope; as, an apocopate form.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Apocopation
noun · 78% connection
Shortening by apocope; the state of being apocopated.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Apocope
noun · 78% connection
The cutting off, or omission, of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Apostatical
adjective · 78% connection
Apostate.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Apostle
noun · 78% connection
Literally: One sent forth; a messenger. Specifically: One of the twelve disciples of Christ, specially chosen as his companions and wi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Burst
imp. & p. p. · 78% connection
of Burst
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Cata
unknown · 78% connection
The Latin and English form of a Greek preposition, used as a prefix to signify down, downward, under, against, contrary or opposed to,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Circum-
unknown · 78% connection
A Latin preposition, used as a prefix in many English words, and signifying around or about.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Cis-
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A Latin preposition, sometimes used as a prefix in English words, and signifying on this side.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Com-
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A prefix from the Latin preposition cum, signifying with, together, in conjunction, very, etc. It is used in the form com- before b, m…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Contra
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A Latin adverb and preposition, signifying against, contrary, in opposition, etc., entering as a prefix into the composition of many E…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
De-
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A prefix from Latin de down, from, away; as in debark, decline, decease, deduct, decamp. In words from the French it is equivalent to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Detach
verb · 78% connection
To part; to separate or disunite; to disengage; -- the opposite of attach; as, to detach the coats of a bulbous root from each other;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
Di-
unknown · 78% connection
A prefix, signifying twofold, double, twice
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prefix, greek, preposition, signifies, away.
