A common prefix for the word “fat” is “over-” as in “overfat,” which refers to being excessively fat or having too much fat. Another prefix could be “under-” as in “underfat,” referring to having too little fat. However, “overfat” is more commonly used in discussions of health and weight.
Here are a few more possible prefixes for the word “fat”:
- Hyper-: “Hyperfat” could be used (though not commonly) to describe an excessive amount of fat, similar to “overfat.”
- Un-: “Unfat” could theoretically mean to remove fat, but it’s not widely used in the same way other words like “unfit” or “unhealthy” might be.
- Sub-: “Subfat” could refer to something with less fat, although this is not a standard term in common usage.
- Pre-: “Prefat” could refer to the condition before fat accumulation, but again, it’s not a typical term.
Most prefixes involving the word “fat” are not commonly used outside specific health or scientific contexts.