Boek Total English - Gevorderd - Unit 1 - Woordenschat

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

multi-, veel-

used to indicate that the thing being described is only part of the whole or incomplete in some way

semi-, half-

used to imply a position or status that is lower or beneath something else

sub-, onder-

used to indicate that something is beneath, below, inferior, or subordinate to something else

onder-, beneden

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

on-, niet-

used to indicate an excess of something, implying that the quantity or amount of something is greater than necessary or beyond a certain limit

over-, meer dan

excessively or unnecessarily cautious or careful, often to the point of being overly restrictive or hesitant

overmatig voorzichtig, te voorzichtig

used to indicate something that is above, beyond, or extremely high in degree or quality

super-

having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible

supermenselijk, bovenmenselijk

used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant

archi-, arka-

used to indicate that something is beyond or outside of the ordinary or expected

buiten-, voorbij-

to perform at a higher level than someone else in a competitive activity

overtreffen, verslaan

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

im- (in- voor woorden die met b beginnen), im- (ontkenning)

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

ir-