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prefix

Pronunciation: [ˈpriːfɪks]

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Learn how to use prefix in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(noun) a prefix is a group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning. For example, if you add 'un-' to the word 'happy', it becomes 'unhappy', meaning not happy.

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Adding the prefix 're-' to 'write' makes 'rewrite', which means to write again.

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The word 'paint' does not have a prefix; it stands alone with its own meaning.

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What happens when you add the prefix 'dis-' to the word 'like'?

Context: “computing”

(noun) in computer programming, a prefix can refer to a set of characters that appear before certain data, often to specify a particular type or command. For example, in some programming languages, a prefix might indicate a command or function to be used.

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In Python, using '0x' as a prefix indicates that a number is in hexadecimal format.

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If you use the wrong prefix in your code, it might give you an error instead of running smoothly.

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What is the purpose of using a prefix in programming?

How to pronounce prefix

Pronunciation: [ˈpriːfɪks]

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