prefixation
The adding of a prefix to a wordThe adding of a prefix to a word.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The adding of a prefix to a word.
Präfigieren, Präfigierung, Präfixation
префиксацияprefiksacija
formation of a word by means of a prefix
(countable, uncountable)The state or condition of being prefixed.
(countable, uncountable)Initial treatment of tissue with a fixative, as a preliminary to the application of another fixative or to the use of a different treatment.
Translations
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Origin
First attested in 1889; formed as prefix + -ation. First attested in 1921; formed as pre-First attested in 1889; formed as prefix + -ation.
First attested in 1921; formed as pre- + fixation.
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Forms
plural: prefixations| Singular | prefixation |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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