What is the definition for the prefix 'il'?

Answer 1

The prefix il-, as well as the similar prefixes im-, in-, and ir-, all mean "not", or "the opposite of".

They have their roots in the Latin in- (which also means "not" or "the opposite of"), but the -n- was assimilated with the sound of the following consonant, to become words such as

illegal: the opposite of legal

infamous: the opposite of famous

impossible: the opposite of impossible

irresponsible: the opposite of responsible

These four prefixes share the same definition, and the same roots, and are worth mentioning together.

Answer 2

Some words that have this prefix are: illiterate, illegitimate, illogical. These all mean not. (Not logical = illogical)

Answer 3

il means not allowed, like when things are illegal they are not allowed meaning YOU CANT DO IT

Answer 4

"Il" is a prefix. A prefix goes at the start of an existing word to modify the meaning of that word.

Foe example; 'legitimate' and 'illegitimate'

Answer 5

It is the prefix of such words a illicit, illegal, illegible, illegitimate etc

Answer 6

illness

Answer 7

Illegible, illiterate, illegal,