"pref" meaning in All languages combined

See pref on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: prefs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pref (plural prefs)
  1. (informal) Clipping of preference. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal Alternative form of: preference
    Sense id: en-pref-en-noun-xOkJhQ71 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45
  2. (grammar) Abbreviation of prefix. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: prefix Categories (topical): Grammar
    Sense id: en-pref-en-noun-fLoS48Ch Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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