prefixed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈprɛfɪkst/
KK: /ˈprɛfɪkst/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been added at the beginning or front of another word or element.
Example
The word 'unhappy' is prefixed with 'un' to indicate the opposite meaning.
Conversation
Did you see the new software update?
Yeah, I heard it comes with some prefixed features.
Exactly! I think those prefixed options will make it easier to use.
For sure! I'm excited to try them out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attached
preceding
initial
Antonyms
suffixed
postfixed
appended
verb
Definition
To add something at the beginning of another thing, often to change its meaning or function.
Example
The teacher prefixed the student's name to the list of participants.
Tense Forms
Past: prefixed
Past Participle: prefixed
Conversation
Did you see the new software update they just released?
Yeah, I noticed that they prefixed a lot of new features.
I really like how they prefixed those shortcuts, it makes things easier.
Root Explanation
Prefixed → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "fix" (from Latin "figere", meaning to fasten or attach). The word "prefixed" means something that is attached or added before something else.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'attached before' ('pre-') it is used or seen — that's what prefixed means.
Visually Confused Words
unprefixed
refined