Prefix: Ab-

by Cathy Parkes January 04, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

The prefix "Ab-" means "to take away from," such as abducting the arm (moving it away from midline). For example: The child was Abducted and taken away
The prefix "Ab-" means "to take away from," such as abducting the arm (moving it away from midline).

The child was abducted and taken away

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