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Common Prefixes and Suffixes with Examples

40 common prefixes along with examples :

1. A- (meaning "not" or "without"):

• Apathetic

• Amoral

• Atypical

• Asexual

• Asymmetric

• Aseptic

• Achromatic

• Abiotic

• Anomalous

• Anxious

2. Anti- (meaning "against" or "opposite"):

• Antisocial

• Antibiotic

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antifungal

• Antipathy

• Antidote

• Antivirus

• Anticlimax

• Antiseptic

• Antigravity

3. Auto- (meaning "self" or "automatic"):

• Autobiography

• Automobile

• Autopilot

• Autonomy

• Autograph

• Autopsy

• Autodidact

• Autoclave

• Autoregulation

• Autostart

4. Co- (meaning "together" or "with"):

• Cooperation

• Coexist

• Coauthor

• Coordinate

• Copilot

• Coown

• Coeducational

• Cohabit

• Cosign

• Coproduce

5. De- (meaning "reverse" or "remove"):

• Detoxify

• Deactivate

• Devalue

• Demolish

• Decompose

• Defrost

• Depopulate

• Decentralize

• Dehydrate

• Decaffeinate

6. Dis- (meaning "not" or "opposite"):

• Disagree

• Dislike

• Disapprove

• Disobey

• Disappear

• Disarm

• Disengage

• Disconnect

• Discomfort

• Disbelief

7. En- (meaning "cause to" or "make"):

• Enable

• Encourage

• Enlighten

• Enhance

• Engage

• Enrich

• Enlarge

• Enforce

• Enliven

• Entertain

8. Ex- (meaning "former" or "out of"):

• Ex-president

• Ex-girlfriend

• Ex-employee

• Ex-husband

• Ex-student

• Exhale

• Exonerate

• Exfoliate

• Extinguish

• Expel

9. Fore- (meaning "before" or "ahead"):

• Foresee

• Forecast

• Forefront

• Forewarn

• Forefather

• Foreground

• Foremost

• Foreplay

• Foreknowledge

• Foreword

10. In- (meaning "not" or "in" or "into"):

• Inactive

• Inaccurate

• Incomplete

• Indecisive

• Inhale

• Inbound

• Inflexible

• Insert

• Inflate

• Infect

11. Inter- (meaning "between" or "among"):

• Interact

• Intercontinental

• Interpersonal

• Interfere

• Interconnected

• Intervene

• Intercept

• Intermediate

• Intertwine

• Interview

13. Mis- (meaning "wrong" or "incorrect"):

• Misunderstand

• Misbehave

• Mislead

• Misplace

• Mismatch

• Misinterpret

• Misfire

• Misjudge

• Misprint

• Misquote

14. Non- (meaning "not" or "without"):

• Nonexistent

• Nonprofit

• Nonsense

• Nonverbal

• Nondescript

• Nonfiction

• Nonrenewable

• Nonchalant

• Nonessential

• Nonconformist

15. Over- (meaning "excessive" or "above"):

• Overload

• Overcome

• Overreact

• Overestimate

• Overstay

• Overwhelm

• Overpower

• Overindulge

• Overcharge

• Overcomplicate

16. Post- (meaning "after" or "later"):

• Postpone

• Postwar

• Postgraduate

• Postmortem

• Postscript

• Postdate

• Posthumous

• Postpone

• Postnatal

• Postmodern

17. Pre- (meaning "before" or "prior to"):

• Preorder

• Prepay

• Prearrange

• Precook

• Pretest

• Preschool

• Preview

• Precede

• Preempt

• Prehistoric

18. Pro- (meaning "for" or "in favor of"):

• Protect

• Promote

• Proactive

• Propose

• Propel

• Proclaim

• Proponent

• Prosecute

• Provoke

• Profess

19. Re- (meaning "again" or "back"):

• Rebuild

• Reread

• Reconnect

• Reapply

• Revisit

• Reevaluate

• Reconsider

• Reunite

• Recharge

• Reclaim

20. Semi- (meaning "half" or "partial"):

• Semifinal

• Semiconscious

• Semiautomatic

• Semiformal

• Semisoft

• Semidetached

• Semiskilled

• Semiannual

• Semiconductors

• Semitransparent

21. Sub- (meaning "under" or "below"):

• Submarine

• Subpar

• Submerge

• Subtitle

• Subordinate

• Subcontract

• Subdue

• Substandard

• Suburb

• Subway

22. Super- (meaning "above" or "beyond"):

• Superhero

• Supernatural

• Supercharge

• Superimpose

• Superhighway

• Supervise

• Superstar

• Supersize

• Supersonic

• Superbowl

23. Trans- (meaning "across" or "beyond"):

• Transfer

• Transform

• Transmit

• Transcribe

• Transparent

• Transplant

• Transatlantic

• Transgender

• Transcontinental

• Transcend

24. Tri- (meaning "three" or "triple"):

• Triangle

• Tricycle

24. Tri- (meaning "three" or "triple"):

• Triangle

• Tricycle

• Trilingual

• Tripod

• Trisect

• Trilateral

• Trifold

• Trillion

• Trilogy

• Triathlon

25. Ultra- (meaning "beyond" or "extreme"):

• Ultraviolet

• Ultrafast

• Ultramodern

• Ultrasonic

• Ultra-wealthy

• Ultra-high

• Ultrasound

• Ultralight

• Ultrafine

• Ultrahigh-frequency

26. Under- (meaning "below" or "less than"):

• Underestimate

• Underground

• Underprivileged

• Understaffed

• Undercut

• Underperform

• Underdeveloped

• Undercooked

• Understudy

• Underweight

27. Uni- (meaning "one" or "single"):

• Unicycle

• Unilateral

• Unique

• Unison

• Unity

• Universe

• Uniform

• Unibrow

• Unicycle

• Unisex

28. Up- (meaning "upward" or "increase"):

• Upstairs

• Upgrade

• Uphill

• Upbeat

• Uplift

• Upturn

• Upstream

• Upward

• Uprising

• Upstage

29. With- (meaning "against" or "opposed to"):

• Withdraw

• Withstand

• Withhold

• Withhold

• Withstand

• Withhold

• Withhold

• Withstand

• Withhold

• Withstand

30. Bi- (meaning "two" or "double"):

• Bicycle

• Bilingual

• Bipolar

• Binoculars

• Biannual

• Biodegradable

• Bifocal

• Biweekly

• Biennial

• Biome

31. Circum- (meaning "around" or "surrounding"):

• Circumference

• Circumvent

• Circumstance

• Circumnavigate

• Circumflex

• Circumstantial

• Circumscribe

• Circumspect

• Circumstance

• Circumferential

32. Counter- (meaning "opposite" or "against"):

• Counteract

• Counterbalance

• Counterfeit

• Counterclockwise

• Counterproductive

• Counterpoint

• Counterproposal

• Counterstrike

• Countervail

• Counterargument

33. Hyper- (meaning "excessive" or "beyond"):

• Hyperactive

• Hypersensitive

• Hypertension

• Hyperbole

• Hyperventilate

• Hyperextend

• Hypercritical

• Hyperglycemia

• Hyperlink

• Hyperrealistic

34. Hypo- (meaning "under" or "less"):

• Hypothermia

• Hypoallergenic

• Hypoglycemia

• Hypodermic

• Hypothesize

• Hypocritical

• Hypothesis

• Hypotension

• Hypothetical

• Hypocenter

35. In- (meaning "not" or "lack of"):

• Inactive

• Inaccurate

• Incomplete

• Indecisive

• Inhale

• Inbound

• Inflexible

• Insert

• Inflate

• Infect

36. Macro- (meaning "large" or "long"):

• Macroscopic

• Macroevolution

• Macrocosm

• Macroclimate

• Macromolecule

• Macroeconomics

• Macrophotography

• Macroscopic

• Macronutrient

• Macroeconomic

37. Micro- (meaning "small" or "tiny"):

• Microscopic

• Microbiology

• Microcosm

• Microchip

• Microorganism

• Microbe

• Microbrewery

• Microclimate

• Microfiber

• Microprocessor

38. Neo- (meaning "new" or "recent"):

• Neoclassical

• Neo-Nazi

• Neoliberal

• Neolithic

• Neoconservative

• Neonatal

• Neophyte

• Neorealism

• Neocolonialism

• Neoliberalism

39. Tele- (meaning "distant" or "remote"):

• Telecommunication

• Television

• Telecast

• Telepathy

• Teleconference

• Teleport

• Telemetry

• Telemarketing

• Telephoto

• Telethon

40. Tri- (meaning "three" or "triple"):

• Tricolor

• Tricycle

• Trilateral

• Trilingual

• Triathlon

• Triceratops

• Trigonometry

• Trisomy

• Triplicate

• Triumvirate


40 common prefixes along with examples:

1. A- (meaning "not" or "without"):

• Apathetic

• Amoral

• Atypical

• Asexual

• Asymmetric

• Aseptic

• Achromatic

• Abiotic

• Anomalous

• Anxious

2. Anti- (meaning "against" or "opposite"):

• Antisocial

• Antibiotic

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antifungal

• Antipathy

• Antidote

• Antivirus

• Anticlimax

• Antiseptic

• Antigravity

3. Auto- (meaning "self" or "automatic"):

• Autobiography

• Automobile

• Autopilot

• Autonomy

• Autograph

• Autopsy

• Autodidact

• Autoclave

• Autoregulation

• Autostart

4. Co- (meaning "together" or "with"):

• Cooperation

• Coexist

• Coauthor

• Coordinate

• Copilot

• Coown

• Coeducational

• Cohabit

• Cosign

• Coproduce

5. De- (meaning "reverse" or "remove"):

• Detoxify

• Deactivate

• Devalue

• Demolish

• Decompose

• Defrost

• Depopulate

• Decentralize

• Dehydrate

• Decaffeinate

6. Dis- (meaning "not" or "opposite"):

• Disagree

• Dislike

• Disapprove

• Disobey

• Disappear

• Disarm

• Disengage

• Disconnect

• Discomfort

• Disbelief

7. En- (meaning "cause to" or "make"):

• Enable

• Encourage

• Enlighten

• Enhance

• Engage

• Enrich

• Enlarge

• Enforce

• Enliven

• Entertain

8. Ex- (meaning "former" or "out of"):

• Ex-president

• Ex-girlfriend

• Ex-employee

• Ex-husband

• Ex-student

• Exhale

• Exonerate

• Exfoliate

• Extinguish

• Expel

9. Fore- (meaning "before" or "ahead"):

• Foresee

• Forecast

• Forefront

• Forewarn

• Forefather

• Foreground

• Foremost

• Foreplay

• Foreknowledge

• Foreword

10. In- (meaning "not" or "in" or "into"):

• Inactive

• Inaccurate

• Incomplete

• Indecisive

• Inhale

• Inbound

• Inflexible

• Insert

• Inflate

• Infect

11. Inter- (meaning "between" or "among"):

• Interact

• Intercontinental

• Interpersonal

• Interfere

• Interconnected

• Intervene

• Intercept

• Intermediate

• Intertwine

• Interview

13. Mis- (meaning "wrong" or "incorrect"):

• Misunderstand

• Misbehave

• Mislead

• Misplace

• Mismatch

• Misinterpret

• Misfire

• Misjudge

• Misprint

• Misquote

14. Non- (meaning "not" or "without"):

• Nonexistent

• Nonprofit

• Nonsense

• Nonverbal

• Nondescript

• Nonfiction

• Nonrenewable

• Nonchalant

• Nonessential

• Nonconformist

15. Over- (meaning "excessive" or "above"):

• Overload

• Overcome

• Overreact

• Overestimate

• Overstay

• Overwhelm

• Overpower

• Overindulge

• Overcharge

• Overcomplicate

16. Post- (meaning "after" or "later"):

• Postpone

• Postwar

• Postgraduate

• Postmortem

• Postscript

• Postdate

• Posthumous

• Postpone

• Postnatal

• Postmodern

17. Pre- (meaning "before" or "prior to"):

• Preorder

• Prepay

• Prearrange

• Precook

• Pretest

• Preschool

• Preview

• Precede

• Preempt

• Prehistoric