answersLogoWhite

0

The prefix sub- means under. For instance a submarine is "under water".

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What does the latin prefix super mean?

The Latin prefix "super" means "above" or "over", often indicating something that is beyond or in excess of what is normal or expected.


What does the stem sur mean?

'Sur-' comes from Latin. In Latin, it means above. The word and prefix 'Super' is related.


What does the prefix dent mean in latin?

Dent is not a prefix; dent is a root word. It means tooth or teeth.


By changing the prefix of the word 'submarine' what would be the opposite word in meaning?

Marine means water or ocean or sea or the like. The prefix "sub-" means underneath or below or lower. So submarine means under water. Changing the prefix of submarine to make a word opposite in meaning would be to replace the prefix with a prefix that means higher or above or over. And "super-" is the prefix that fits the bill. The word supermarine would mean above water.


What is the Latin prefix of the English word postpone?

The Latin prefix of the English word "postpone" is "post-", which means after or later.


What does the prefix luc mean?

The prefix "luc" means light or brightness. It is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning light.


What does the the Latin prefix hypo mean?

Below or sub- as opposed to hyper -- above, excess.


What is the prefix of aqueduct?

The prefix of "aqueduct" is "aqua," which means water in Latin.


What does the prefix curro mean?

The prefix "curro" means to run or to move quickly. It is derived from the Latin word "currere," which means to run.


What is the prefix of courageous?

The prefix of "courageous" is "cour-" which means "heart" or "spirit" in Latin.


Is the prefix bi Greek or Latin?

The previous answer here was "greek". Unfortunately, this is incorrect; perhaps it was a guess? The correct answer is Latin; reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English .


What Latin root means 'to move back'?

The combination of a Latin prefix and of a Latin root means 'to move back'. The prefix re- means 'back'. The root ced-, from which the infinitive 'cedere' is derived, means 'to go'.