de-
Latindown, away, reversal
Prefix · means "down, away, reversal"
About the prefix de-
A versatile Latin prefix indicating removal, reversal, or downward movement. It appears in high-frequency verbs and abstract nouns.
Roots often paired with de-
Associated Words · 281
development
the process of growing or creating something new
decide
to make a choice or come to a conclusion
decision
a choice made after thinking about options
develop
to grow more advanced; to create something new
describe
to explain what something or someone is like
despite
without being affected by; in spite of
determine
to find out a fact; to control or decide an outcome
degree
a unit of measure; an academic qualification; an extent or level
design
to plan and create; a plan or visual arrangement
detail
a small specific fact; to describe thoroughly
debate
a formal discussion of opposing views; to argue about something
define
to explain the meaning of something
independent
Not controlled by others; not affiliated with any political party
demand
to firmly request; a strong request; consumer desire for goods
deliver
To bring to a destination; to give a speech; to set free
demonstrate
To show how something works; to prove; to protest publicly
destroy
To damage something so severely it can no longer be used
depend
to rely on; to be determined by
defend
To protect from attack; to argue in support of
decline
To decrease or worsen; a gradual deterioration
depression
A mental disorder causing persistent sadness; a period of economic decline; a sunken area
definition
A statement of a word's meaning; clarity of an image
description
A spoken or written account of someone or something
desert
To abandon; a large dry barren land; uninhabited