ab-

/ˈæb/

ab-

English Prefix
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Definition

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Etymology

From Latin ab-, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂epo (“off, away”) (English off, of). Doublet of apo- and off-.

Example Sentences

  • "ab- + sorb → absorb"
  • "ab- + normal → abnormal"
  • "ab- + axial → abaxial"
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