Understanding the Prefix "Di-"

Di- is a prefix that means "two" or "double". It is often used to indicate that something has two parts or is twice as large as something else. For example, the word "diameter" is formed by combining the prefix "di-" with the word "meter", and it refers to the distance across something (like a circle) that is twice as large as its other diameter.

Here are some more examples of words that use the prefix "di-":

* Diagonal: A line that crosses two other lines at their intersection points.
* Dilemma: A situation where someone must choose between two difficult options.
* Double: Two things that are identical or of equal size and value.
* Dual: Having two parts or aspects that work together.
* Dividend: The amount of money that is paid to a shareholder as a reward for investing in a company.

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