Do you ever wonder about numbers and how they work? Numbers are everywhere, and they often come with little helpers called prefixes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the first ten number prefixes, those small words that can make a big difference when it comes to understanding numbers. Let’s dive in!
| Number | Latin | Greek | Examples |
| 1 | uni– | Mono- | universe, monotheism, uniform, unicorn |
| 2 | bi– du– | Di– | Duo, bimonthly, binary, binoculars, |
| 3 | –tri | Tri– | Triad, tricycle, triangle, triathlon, triple |
| 4 | quadri– | Tetra– | quadrangle, quarter, quadruple, quadriplegic, tetramer |
| 5 | quin– | Penta– | quintet, quintuplet, pentagon, pentavalent |
| 6 | sext– | Hexa– | hexameter, hexagon, sextuplet |
| 7 | septem–septi– | Hepta– | heptameter, heptagon, heptagon |
| 8 | octa– oct– | Octo– | octagon, octopus, octahedron, octave |
| 9 | novem– | Ennea– | November, Enneagram |
| 10 | decem–deci– | Deca– | decagon, decade, decahedron, decibels, decimal |
| 100 | cente– cent– | Hecto– | centennial, cent, centenary |
| 1000 | mille- milli- | Kilo- | kilometer, kilogram, kilobyte, milligram, millenary |
| Many | multi– | Poly– | polygamy, polygon polyester, polynomial, polymer |
| Half | semi- | Hemi– | semicircle, hemisphere, semicolon, semiannual, semifinal |
Also Read: Examples of Prefixes and Suffixes
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