Prefix (disambiguation)
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A prefix
is a part of a word attached to a beginning of a word which modifies the meaning of that stem.
Prefix may also refer to:
Prefix
A prefix is an affix which is placed before the root of a word. Particularly in the study of languages,a prefix is also called a preformative, because it alters the form of the words to which it is affixed.Examples of prefixes:...
is a part of a word attached to a beginning of a word which modifies the meaning of that stem.
Prefix may also refer to:
- Prefix (computer science), a prefix of a string
- Numerical prefixNumerical prefixNumber prefixes are prefixes derived from numbers or numerals. In English and other European languages, they are used to coin numerous series of words, such as unicycle – bicycle – tricycle, dyad – triad – decade, biped – quadruped, September – October – November – December, decimal – hexadecimal,...
, a prefix derived from the words for numbers in various languages, most commonly Greek and Latin - SI prefixSI prefixThe International System of Units specifies a set of unit prefixes known as SI prefixes or metric prefixes. An SI prefix is a name that precedes a basic unit of measure to indicate a decadic multiple or fraction of the unit. Each prefix has a unique symbol that is prepended to the unit symbol...
or metric prefix, a name or associated symbol that precedes a unit of measure (or its symbol) to form a decimal multiple or submultiple - Binary prefixBinary prefixIn computing, a binary prefix is a specifier or mnemonic that is prepended to the units of digital information, the bit and the byte, to indicate multiplication by a power of 2...
, a name or associated symbol that can precede a unit of measure in computing to indicate multiplication by a power of two - Trunk prefixTrunk prefixA trunk prefix is the number to be dialed in a domestic telephone call, preceding any necessary area codes and subscriber numbers. When the number is called from overseas, the trunk prefix is omitted by the caller. In most countries, such as Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom, the trunk...
, the initial number to be dialled in a domestic telephone call - Telephone prefixTelephone prefixA telephone prefix is the first set of digits of a telephone number; in the North American Numbering Plan countries , it is the first three digits out of a seven-digit phone number...
, the first set of digits in a telephone number not a country code or area code - Network address prefix, the initial part of a network address, used in address delegation and routing
- ITU prefixITU prefixThe International Telecommunication Union allocates call sign prefixes for radio and television stations of all types. They also form the basis for, but do not exactly match, aircraft registration identifiers. These prefixes are agreed upon internationally, and are a form of country code...
, a call sign for radio and television stations. - Prefix codePrefix codeA prefix code is a type of code system distinguished by its possession of the "prefix property"; which states that there is no valid code word in the system that is a prefix of any other valid code word in the set...
, a type of code in coding theory - Ship prefixShip prefixA ship prefix is a combination of letters, usually abbreviations, used in front of the name of a civilian or naval ship.Prefixes for civilian vessels may either identify the type of propulsion, such as "SS" for steamship, or purpose, such as "RV" for research vessel. Civilian prefixes are often...
, a combination of letters used in front of the name of a civilian or naval ship - Prefix notation or Polish notationPolish notationPolish notation, also known as prefix notation, is a form of notation for logic, arithmetic, and algebra. Its distinguishing feature is that it places operators to the left of their operands. If the arity of the operators is fixed, the result is a syntax lacking parentheses or other brackets that...
, a method of mathematical expression - Prefix Magazine, an alternative mediaAlternative mediaAlternative media are media which provide alternative information to the mainstream media in a given context, whether the mainstream media are commercial, publicly supported, or government-owned...
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