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Common Prefixes
Prefixes are elements placed before a word to create a new word. Look at the following examples:
Anti- = against - antisocial (a person who does not like being with other people). Antiwar (a person who does not believe in war; opposed to war)
Hyper- = beyond the ordinary - hyperactive (a person who is very active; more active than other people). Hypersensitive (a person who is very sensitive; extra sensitive to things)
il-, in-, im-, ir- = not - illogical (not logical)
insufficient (not sufficient; not enough)
impossible (not possible)
irresponsible (not responsible)
Poly = many - polyglot (a person who speaks many languages). Polygon (a shape with many sides and angles)
Post = after - postseason (after the regular season) postscript (PS; additional remarks at the end of a letter)
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