ab- — away from, off, apart (affix)

ab- away from, off, apart

Component prefix

Latin · Latin 'away from' (abnormal, absent).

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Used in (4)

/ˈæb.sn̩t/ not in a place where you are expected to be Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌæbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ different from what is normal or expected, often in a worrying way Meaning Off Sound Off

/æbˈdʌkt/ to carry off a person by force or deception Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne Meaning Off Sound Off

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