pfx
9.5
A short form that stands for prefix, the part added before a word
- noun
- /piː ɛf ɛks/
- Jargon
:
prefijo
- Linguists often use pfx as a shorthand in their notes and tables.
Examples
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The column labeled pfx shows the prefixes for each verb form.
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In programming, pfx is often used to denote a prefix.
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In the glossary, pfx is used to indicate a prefix attached to a word.
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The term pfx refers to a prefix in linguistics.
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In the glossary, pfx is used to indicate a prefix attached to a word.
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The column labeled pfx shows the prefixes for each verb form.
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Linguists often use pfx as a shorthand in their notes and tables.
Synonyms
prefix
vspfx
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2.5
A letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
is an abbreviated form used mainly in linguistics and technical writing
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pfx is a short form of prefix, with pre- meaning 'before', so a prefix is letters put at the start of a word and pfx is used as a quick label for that idea.