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Prefixis

Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A linguistic term referring to a word part added to the beginning of a base word to modify or change its meaning.

Example Sentence: In the word "unhappy," the prefix "un-" changes the meaning of the base word "happy" to indicate the opposite.

Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To attach a prefix to a base word.

Example Sentence: She always prefixis the word "re" to verbs when expressing repetitive actions.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Pertaining to or involving the use of prefixes.

Example Sentence: The students were assigned a prefixis exercise to test their understanding of word formation.

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