Prefixation
Definition:
Prefixation is a morphological process whereby a bound morpheme is attached to the front of a root or stem.
The kind of affix involved in this process is called a prefix.
Examples:
The prefix un- attaches to the front of the stem selfish to form the word unselfish.
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