English

Prefix

em-

1. The form taken by en- as it assimilates place of articulation before labial consonants (b, m and p).

Usage notes

• enmesh is one exception.

Related terms

See also

• en-
• im-
• in-

Catalan

Prefix

em-

1. em-, Alternative form of en-

French

Prefix

em-

1. em- (form of en- before b, m or p)

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• em- (before P and B)
• e- (before M and N)
• en- (before vowels and other consonants)

Prefix

em-

1. forms verbs indicating motion or transformation into the prefixed noun; in-

Synonyms

• in-

Zulu

Prefix

em- ‎(adjective concord)

1. Class 9 adjective concord.

Usage notes

The form em- is used before stems beginning with a labial consonant (m, b or p); en- is used in other cases.

See also