Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
il
prefix
/ɪl/
Definition
A prefix used to indicate negation or lack of, often attached to words to create antonyms.
Examples
- Illegal: Not allowed by law.
- Illogical: Not making sense or reasoning correctly.
- Illegible: Not able to be read; unclear.
Meaning
The prefix ‘il’ means ‘not’ or ‘without’ and is commonly used in English to form negative terms.
Synonyms
- Un-
- Non-
- Dis-
