Which of the following is NOT a common meaning of a prefix?
A) Number
B) Surgical procedure
C) Color
D) Position

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Prefixes are typically added to the beginning of a root word to change or add meaning to the word. Common meanings of prefixes include number (e.g. uni in unicorn), color (e.g. chromo in chromatic), and position (e.g. super in supernatural). However, surgical procedures are not typically associated with prefixes.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Meaning of a Prefix