di-
Latinapart, not
Prefix · means "apart, not"
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with di-
Associated Words · 20
director
a person in charge; a film or play director
direction
the way something moves or faces; guidance
distance
The space between two points; emotional remoteness; to keep away from
direct
to guide or control; going straight; straightforward
diversity
The quality of including many different types or people; variety
diverse
Consisting of many different types or elements; varied
divorce
The legal ending of a marriage (n.); to legally end a marriage (v.)
divert
To redirect to a different course; to distract or entertain
dioxide
An oxide containing two oxygen atoms per molecule
diversion
Something that draws attention away; a leisure activity; a rerouting
diversify
To make more varied or expand into different areas
dilute
To weaken by adding liquid; having low concentration
divergent
Moving apart or differing from a common point or standard
diverge
To move apart or differ from a common point or standard
divergence
The state of moving apart or differing; disagreement
diligence
Steady, careful hard work and perseverance
diversified
Having variety; spread across different types or areas
distantly
From a distance; in a detached or reserved manner
dilatory
Slow or intended to cause delay
diversely
In a variety of different ways