an alpha privative

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Definition of an alpha privative in English English dictionary

privative a

alpha privativum

Related Terms

alpha privative

The prefix a- (or an- when prefixing a root which begins with a vowel) found in some English words of Greek derivation. It expresses negation or absence. The prefix has cognates in other Indo-European languages, including in- in Latin and un- in English

alpha privative

The prefix a- or an- before vowels, used in Greek and in English words borrowed from Greek to express absence or negation

alpha privative

the negative prefix a- or un-

Hyphenation

an al·pha pri·va·tive