dis-
Latinnot, apart, away
Prefix · means "not, apart, away"
About the prefix dis-
A Latin prefix expressing negation, separation, or reversal. It is one of the most productive prefixes in English.
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with dis-
Associated Words · 221
sport
a competitive physical game or activity; to display proudly
disease
an illness or medical condition
discuss
to talk about something considering different views
discover
to find or learn something for the first time
discussion
a conversation in which people share views on a topic
district
An area defined for administrative or other purposes
display
A public show or screen; to show something openly
disaster
A sudden catastrophic event causing great damage or suffering
disorder
Lack of order; public unrest; a physical or mental malfunction
distribution
The act of sharing or spreading among people or places; supply of goods to consumers
disability
A physical or mental condition limiting a person's abilities
distant
Far away in space or time; emotionally reserved
dispute
A disagreement or argument (n.); to argue against or question something (v.)
dismiss
To discharge from employment; to send away; to refuse to consider seriously
distinction
A noticeable difference; a feature that makes something stand out; excellence
distribute
To divide and give out; to supply or deliver
differ
To be unlike or distinct from something else
discrimination
Unfair treatment based on prejudice; ability to distinguish differences
distinguish
To recognize differences; to stand out from others
discourse
Formal speech or writing on a subject; to discuss at length
distinct
Clearly different or separate; easy to perceive
dilemma
A situation with only difficult choices
dissolve
To melt into liquid; to disband; a gradual film scene transition
disclose
To reveal or make known something previously hidden