prefix
/ˈpɹiːfɪks/ verb C2- To determine beforehand; to set in advance. · They duly arrived at the prefixed hour.
- To put or fix before, or at the beginning of something; to place at the start. · His requests for money were usually prefixed by an apology.· You must prefix the number with the area code.
He/she/it prefixes · Past prefixed · Past participle prefixed · -ing form prefixing
Verb forms
- Base form
- prefix
- He/she/it
- prefixes
- Past
- prefixed
- Past participle
- prefixed
- -ing form
- prefixing
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"It is a small point, Count Sylvius, but perhaps you would kindly give me my prefix when you address me.
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