Vocabulary: Prefixes
Learning the meanings of common prefixes preparing for NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 Military English exam.
English Vocabulary Building
Learning the meanings and example words with common prefixes in English can greatly benefit an adult military English learner preparing for their NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 Professional level.
- Understanding common prefixes
- enhances vocabulary comprehension,
- aids in deciphering complex terms,
- and facilitates precise communication,
- which are crucial skills for navigating the academic and technical language encountered in professional military contexts.
Prefixes
A resource, a list such as this, is just that, a list. You will not reach language proficiency, fluency or linguistic competence without actively seeking opportunities to use these prefixes in context,
either through daily Speaking practice or even Writing, by creating your own senteces.
Prefix | Meaning | Example Vocabulary |
---|---|---|
un- | not | Unfriendly, unbroken |
under- | under | understand, undercurrent |
tri- | three | triangle, tricycle |
therm- | heat | thermometer, thermos |
sub- | under | submarine, substandard |
sub- | below, secondary | subeditor, subculture |
semi- | half, partial | semi-final, semicircle |
re- | again, back | return, rebuild |
pre- | before | prefix, prearrange |
pre- | before | prewar, preheat |
post- | after | post-mortem, postdate |
para- | beside, beyond | paramedic, paralegal |
over- | above, excess | overlook, overeat |
omnl- | all, every | omnivore, omniscient |
non- | not, without | nonsense, nonstop |
mono- | one, singular | monocrop, monochrome |
mis- | wrong | misinterpret, mislead |
mid- | middle | midway, midpoint |
macro- | large | macroeconomics, macrocosm |
inter-, intra- | between | intermediate, intranet |
im-, in- | into | insert, insertion |
in-, im-, il-, ir- | not, opposite | injustice, impossible, irregular, illogical |
infra- | beneath, below, inner | infrared, infrastructure |
in- | in | infield, inbuilt |
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