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In Biology / Middle School | 2014-05-13

What is the prefix of the word "fossil"?

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there is. no prefix in fossil.

Answered by jihyuk | 2024-06-24

The word "fossil" has no prefix as it stands alone without any modifying affix at the beginning. It originates from the Latin word "fossilis," meaning "dug up." Therefore, the term is used in its entirety without any division or addition of a prefix.
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Answered by jihyuk | 2024-10-02

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