prefixing

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adjective

Of a language, characterised by heavy use of prefixes to create grammatical forms; as opposed to suffixing.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of prefix
adjectiveprefixing (not comparable)
  1. not comparablehuman sciencesOf a language, characterised by heavy use of prefixes to create grammatical forms; as opposed to suffixing.
nounprefixing (plural prefixings)

plural prefixings

  1. The act by which something is prefixed.
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APA

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MLA

“prefixing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prefixing. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prefixing,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prefixing.

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