Definition of "an-" in English

prefix

1. Alternative form of on-.

   • ancome, aneal, anent

prefix

1. not; used to make words that have a sense opposite to the word (or stem) to which the prefix is attached. Used with stems that begin with vowels and "h".

2. Without, lacking.

   • anoxia (without oxygen), anandrous (without male parts)

prefix

1. Alternative form of ana-.