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Having multiple prefixes with the same meaning is due to language evolution, borrowing from different sources, and regional influences. Over time, languages can develop redundancies in vocabulary, including prefixes, which can offer variation and nuance in expression despite carrying similar meanings.
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Some prefixes for the word "roll" include re-, un-, and over-.
non-essential, inessential, unessential
Some prefixes for "accurate" are: in-, mis-, un-. These prefixes can change the meaning of the word to inaccurate, inaccurate, and inaccurate, respectively.
Prefixes. They are added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.