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affix in grammar, a word element that, when added to a word, modifies its meaning or function; prefix, infix, or suffix. [1/5 definitions]
intensifier in grammar, a word, prefix, or the like that serves to intensify, such as "especially" or "hyper-". [1/2 definitions]
modification a change in the form of a word or word element, such as the change of the prefix "in-" to "im-" in "impossible". [1/5 definitions]
pref. abbreviation of "prefix," an affix added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and create a new word, such as "anti-" in "antiestablishment." [2 definitions]
prefix to attach to the beginning, esp. to add as a prefix. [1/3 definitions]