dif-

See also: dif and DIF

Latin

Prefix

dif-

  1. Alternative form of dis-

Usage notes

The prefix form dif- appears only when the prefix dis- is added to a word beginning with f, as in difficilis (difficult) from facilis (easy), or diffiteor (deny) from fateor (acknowledge).

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