prefixation

1 of 2

noun (1)

pre·​fix·​a·​tion

ˌprēˌfikˈsāshən

plural -s

: formation or inflection by means of prefixes

prefixation

2 of 2

noun (2)

pre·​fixation

¦prē+

: development or treatment prior to photographic fixation

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

prefix entry 1 + -ation

Noun (2)

pre- + fixation

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