Prefix and Suffix Examples List:
PREFIX
Prefix |
Examples |
a |
aseptic, asymmetrical, ago, above |
At |
attract |
anti |
antibiotic, antifreeze |
ab |
abnormal, absent |
auto |
automatic, automobile |
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Prefix |
Examples |
bi |
bicycle, bicentennial |
bio |
biology, biosphere |
bene |
beneficial, benefit |
be |
Below |
bap |
baptize |
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Prefix |
Examples |
cent |
century, centurion |
centi |
centimeter |
circum |
circumference |
co |
cooperate, coordinate |
com |
compassion, combine |
con |
connect |
contra |
contradict |
cre |
cremate |
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Examples |
deci |
decimeter |
deca |
decagon |
dia |
diagonal, diameter |
dis |
disclose, dislocate, dismantle, disguise, dismiss, distress |
di |
digest |
de |
desert, debate |
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Examples |
eco |
ecology, ecosystem |
equi |
equilateral, equilibrium |
ex |
ex-wife, ex-president, export |
en |
enlarge |
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Prefix |
Examples |
hemi |
hemisphere |
hyper |
hyperactive |
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Prefix |
Examples |
im |
impossible, import, impolite, improper, imperfect |
in |
incorrect, inject, insufficient, insane, invalid, inappropriate |
ir |
irresistible |
inter |
interstate, international |
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Prefix |
Examples |
magni |
magnify, magnificent |
mega |
megaphone |
micro |
microscope |
mid |
midway, middle |
mini |
miniskirt |
mis |
misspell, misunderstand |
mono |
monotheistic, monologue |
multi |
multinational |
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Prefix |
Examples |
non |
nonconformist, nonentity |
nar |
narrate |
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Prefix |
Examples |
over |
overrun |
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Prefix |
Examples |
pan |
pan-american |
para |
parallel, parachute |
penta |
pentagon |
per |
perfect, pervade, permit |
poly |
polygon |
port |
portage |
post |
postpone, postgraduate |
pre |
prepare, predict, present |
pro |
progress, propel, profess, produce |
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Examples |
quad |
quadrilateral |
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Examples |
re |
reconsider, reduce, revise, record |
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Prefix |
Examples |
semi |
semidetached semiprivate |
sub |
submarine, submerge |
super |
superman, supernatural |
su |
subject |
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tele |
telephone, television |
trans |
transport, transplant |
tri |
triangle, tricycle |
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 Prefix |
Examples |
ultra |
ultrasound, ultra light |
un |
uneducated, unbearable, unpleasant, unhappy, unlucky |
under |
underused |
uni |
universal, unicycle |
SUFFIX
Suffix |
Examples |
able |
available, believable, miserable, adjustable, favourable |
ary |
infirmary, honorary, imaginary |
ation |
aviation, transportation, reservation, examination, education, indication |
ance |
observance, observance, instance |
ant |
reluctantant, protestant |
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Suffix |
Examples |
cation |
application, simplification, |
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Suffix |
Examples |
dom |
freedom, kingdom, wisdom |
duction |
Introduction, production |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ent |
judgment, dependent, confident, silent |
ence |
indulgence, independence, silence |
ery |
slavery, pottery, lottery |
er |
lecturer, manager, teacher, informer |
ental |
Sentimental, judgmental |
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Suffix |
Examples |
fy |
Classify, purify, terrify, notify |
ful |
Mindful, fearful |
ery |
slavery, pottery, lottery |
er |
lecturer, manager, teacher, informer |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ible |
digestible, flexible, sensible |
ise |
expertise, exercise |
ion |
communion, complexion, opinion, provision, decision |
ian |
comedian, electrician, politician |
ition |
intuition, competition, repetition |
ious |
furious, mysterious, rebellious |
ize |
summarize, memorize |
ing |
writing |
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Suffix |
Examples |
less |
faithless, careless, valueless, merciless |
lation |
assimilation |
ly |
loudly, speedly |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ment |
attachment, disappointment, equipment, management, involvement, statement |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ness |
politeness, happiness, loneliness, kindness, usefulness |
nation |
examination, explanation |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ory |
observatory, laboratory, sensory |
or |
creator, adjudicator, spectator |
ous |
furious, joyous, nervous |
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Suffix |
Examples |
sion |
abrasion, discussion, television |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ture |
fixture, mixture, signature |
tion |
election, production, education |
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Suffix |
Examples |
ure |
brochure, denture, moisture |