prefix

Example Sentences

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As the "nano-" prefix implies, nanoplastics are very small pieces of plastic, less than 100 nanometers in size, that are released into the environment as a result of plastic disintegration.

From Salon

While it is often unspoken, the word "white" should be presumed as a prefix of Christian nationalism.

From Salon

To boost comprehension, students learn about prefixes, root words and suffixes — for example that “bene” means good or “audi” means hear.

From New York Times

Coming up with the new prefixes was not straightforward.

From Scientific American

And one British scientist led the push Friday to incorporate bold new, tongue-twisting prefixes on the gigantic and even the minuscule scale.

From Seattle Times