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a-, ab-, abs-
Greek and Latin directional prefixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a-, ab-, abs- | away from |
| abnormal | away from what is normal |
| abduct | to lead away or take away |
| abrasive | to scrape away from |
| absent | to be away |
| abstain | to hold away from, to stay away from |
| abrupt | to break away suddenly |
| absorbent | to soak moisture away |
| avocation | something that calls you away from your work (such as a hobby) |
| avert | to turn away from |
| aborigine | to originate from |