Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prefixed
adjective
/ˈprɛfɪkst/
Definition
A term that has been modified by the addition of a prefix.
Examples
- The word ‘unhappy’ is prefixed by ‘un-‘ to indicate the opposite of happy.
- In mathematics, the term ‘predefined’ is often used for values that are prefixed before calculations.
Meaning
To have a prefix added to a word or term, usually to specify its meaning or modify its form.
Synonyms
- Added
- Preceding
- Attached
