Dictionary

prefixation en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

First attested in 1889; formed as prefix + -ation.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The adding of a prefix to a word.

Forms

Antonyms

suffixation

Coordinates

affixation · suffixation · circumfixation · interfixation · infixation

Synonyms

prefixion

Translations (10)

tr önekleme (addition of a prefix) · pl prefiksacja (addition of a prefix) · fi prefiksaatio (addition of a prefix) · fr préfixation (addition of a prefix) · de Präfigieren (addition of a prefix) · ru префиксация (addition of a prefix) · de Präfigierung (addition of a prefix) · de Präfixation (addition of a prefix) · fi etuliitteen lisääminen (addition of a prefix) · es prefijación (addition of a prefix)

prefixation en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

First attested in 1921; formed as pre- + fixation.

Meanings

1. (countable, of a nerve, uncountable) The state or condition of being prefixed.
2. (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.

Forms

Relateds

prefixative