Prefixes and Their Meanings

What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

• after

• opposite or reverse

• during

• before

What is the opposite meaning of the prefix 'dis-'?

• un-

• re-

• non-

• in-

Which prefix means 'across' or 'beyond'?

• trans

• around

• through

• over

What is the meaning of the prefix 'dia-'?

• around

• within

• beyond

• through/across

What does the prefix 'ex-' indicate?

• out of or former

• above or beyond

• against or opposite

• into or within

Which prefix means 'out' or 'away'?

• un-

• in-

• dis-

• ex-

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mono-'?

• one or single

• zero or none

• two or double

• many or multiple

What is the opposite meaning of the prefix 'e-'?

• non-

• dis-

• un-

• in-

Which prefix means 'not' or 'lack of'?

• un

• non

• in

• dis

What does the prefix 'trans-' signify?

• within

• across or beyond

• against

• before