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Definition 2024

ef-

ef-

See also: ef, EF, and -ef

English

Prefix

ef-

Alternative form of ex- (combining with f-initial words).

Derived terms

Category English words prefixed with ef- not found

effabule
effatuate
effeeble
effeeblish
effierce
effigurate
effigure

efflower
effodicate
effoliate
efform
effranchise
effulmination
effuscation

References

“ef- prefix” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [2nd ed., 1989]

Latin

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ef/, [ɛf]

Prefix

ef-

Alternative form of ex- (combining with f-initial words).

Derived terms

Category Latin words prefixed with ef- not found