Author Question: The meaning of the prefix meta- is: A) beside. B) large. C) excessive. D) ... (Read 66 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The meaning of the prefix meta- is:

A) beside.
B) large.
C) excessive.
D) beyond.

Question 2

The prefix dis-, as in the term dislocate, means:

A) separate.
B) away from.
C) above.
D) excessive.

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The prefix para- means beside.
B) The prefix mega- means large.
C) The prefix hyper- or poly- means excessive.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The prefix for away from is ab-, ex-, exo-, or de-.
C) The prefix for above is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra.
D) The prefix for excessive is hyper- or poly-.