Of a word, particle, etc.: placed in front of another word, etc.; of the nature of a preposition.

Placed before or at the front as a preface or prefix; (also) having a prefix attached.

Grammar. Of or relating to prosthesis (prosthesis, n. 1); (of a letter or syllable) that has been prefixed to a word. Now rare.

Linguistics. Chiefly in Semitic languages, of a syllable, particle, etc.: prefixed as a formative element.

Grammar. Prefixed, usually at the beginning of a word. Cf. prosthetic, adj. 1.

(of a language) characterized by prefixation; that uses prefixes as a means of inflection.

Of the nature of a prefix; characterized by the use of prefixes; of or relating to a prefix or prefixes.

= prefixal, adj.

(of a language) inflected by means of prefixes.