What is an example of the prefix pre?
The prefix pre-, which means “before,” appears in numerous English vocabulary words, for example: predict, prevent, and prefix! An easy way to remember that the prefix pre- means “before” is through the word prevent, for when you come “before” something else to stop it from happening, you prevent it.
What is the prefix for unnecessary?
NON is again a negative prefix. CEDE is the actual root of this word which means to yield, avoid, give up. So necessary means which cannot be avoided, given up or yielded.
What does prefix pre mean?
pre- prefix. : earlier than : prior to : before.