A word part added to the beginning of a word and that is often used to indicate location, time, or present status is called a(n).

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word, often to indicate location, time, or status. For example, the prefix “pre-” means before, as in “preheat.” A suffix is added to the end, while “affix” is a broader term for a word part added to a base.

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