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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The adding of a prefix to a word.
2. 2
   The state or condition of being prefixed.
3. 3
   formation of a word by means of a prefix wordnet
4. 4
   Initial treatment of tissue with a fixative, as a preliminary to the application of another fixative or to the use of a different treatment.

Synonyms

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accessionadjunctaffixaffixationagglutinationannexation

Antonyms

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suffixation

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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