dis-

Latin

not, 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

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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