Prefixation Definition

noun

(linguistics) The adding of a prefix to a word.

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(anatomy, of a nerve) The state or condition of being prefixed.

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(biology) Initial treatment of tissue with a fixative, as a preliminary to the application of another fixative or to the use of a different treatment.

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Origin of Prefixation

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

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  • First attested in 1921; formed as pre- +‎ fixation.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRE

Words Ending With

NONION

Unscrambles

prefixation

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PR & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With ON

Word Length

11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With P11 Letter Words Ending With N