Greek & Latin Affixes
Many English words have Greek or Latin parts. When you see an unknown word, you can use what you know about Greek and Latin to help you figure out the word’s meaning. •
The Latin prefix com- or con- means “with” or “together.”
The Latin prefix de- means “away from.”
The Latin prefix anti- means “against” or “before.”
The Latin prefix com- or con- means “with” or “together.”
The Latin prefix de- means “away from.”
The Latin prefix anti- means “against” or “before.”