ab- — away from, off, apart (affix)
ab-
away from, off, apart
Component
prefix
Latin · Latin 'away from' (abnormal, absent).
Used in (5)
absent
B1
/ˈæb.sn̩t/
not in a place where you are expected to be
abnormal
B1
/ˌæbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
different from what is normal or expected, often in a worrying way
abstract
B1
/ˈæbˌstɹækt/
based on general ideas rather than real or practical things
abduct
C2+
/æbˈdʌkt/
to carry off a person by force or deception
abdicate
C1
/ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/
to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne