Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-o

Prefix
/eɪ.oʊ/
Definition
A term often used as a prefix to denote the first in a series or list.
Examples
  • a-typical: not typical; unusual
  • a-political: not interested or involved in politics
  • a-priori: knowledge that is independent of experience
Meaning
The prefix ‘a-‘ is commonly associated with the idea of being at the beginning or pertaining to the first in a set.
Synonyms
  • initial
  • primary
  • first