Prefixes / Prefixi

This is a non-exhaustive list of Ido prefixes.

List

ad-

Semantics: The prefix ad means the same as the preposition ad (a).

Morphology: In compounding, the longer form ad is used, not a.

Antonym: de-

1. to (indicating that to which there is movement, tendency or position, with or without arrival)

Examples:

• adhike (ad- 'to' + hike 'here') – hither, to here, to this place
• adporter (ad- 'to' + porter 'carry, bring') – bring, carry (to a person or place)
• adirar (ad- 'to' + irar 'go (be on one's way)') – go to, go towards, approach

an- (TODO EX)

Semantics: The prefix an has the same meaning as the preposition an.

1. at
2. on (indicates contiguity, juxtaposition)

Examples:

ante-

Semantics: The prefix ante means the same as the preposition ante.

Antonym: pos-

1. before (of time)
2. earlier than

Examples:

• antediluvia (ante- 'before' + diluvia 'flood') – antediluvian
• antemortar (ante- 'before' + mortar 'die') – predecease
• anteprelasta (ante- 'before' + pre- 'pre-' + last- 'last' + '-a' adjectival ending) – antepenultimate

anti-

Semantics: In scientific and technical terminology anti- means "against".

Synonym: kontre-

1. anti-
2. contra-
3. counter-

Examples:

• antimilitala (anti- 'anti-' + militala 'military, martial, warlike') – anti-war
• antipatriota (anti -'anti-' + patriota 'patriotic') – unpatriotic
• antisepta (anti 'anti' + septa 'septic') – antiseptic

Usage notes: For use mainly in scientific terms.

apud-

Semantics: The prefix apud to has the same meaning as the preposition apud.

Synonyms: che, an

1. next to
2. beside
3. by
4. immediate vicinity

arki-

Semantics: This prefix means superior or distinguished degree.

1. prefix used especially in titles:
   • of eminent degree
   • chief
2. arch-, archi-

Examples:

• arkiduko (arki 'arch-' + duko 'duke') – archduke
• arkiepiskopo (arki 'arch-' + episkopo 'bishop') – archbishop
• arkianjelo (arki 'arch-' + anjelo 'angel') – archangel

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Last update: August 6, 2023
Created: August 6, 2023