Defn: That which is prefixed; esp., one or more letters or syllables combined or united with the beginning of a word to modify its signification; as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure.
PREFIXION
Pre*fix"ion, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. prefixion.]
Defn: The act of prefixing. [R.] Bailey.
PREFLORATION
Pre`flo*ra"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. pre- + L. flos, floris, flower.]
(Bot.)
Defn: Æstivation.
PREFOLIATION
Pre*fo`li*a"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. pre- + L. folium leaf.] (Bot.)
Defn: Vernation.
PREFORM
Pre*form" (, v. t. Etym: [L. praeformare. See Pre-, and Form.]
Defn: To form beforehand, or for special ends. "Their natures and preformed faculties. " Shak.
PREFORMATION
Pre`for*ma"tion, n. (Biol.)