G1418

δυσ-

dys-

Prefix · A primary inseparable particle of uncertain derivation

A primary inseparable particle of uncertain derivation; used only in composition as a prefix; hard, i.e. with difficulty:—+ hard, + grievous, etc.

Outline

  1. prefix conveying the idea of difficulty, opposition, injuriousness, similar to our "mis-" or "un-" prefixes
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