What is another word for alpha privative?
Pronunciation: [ˈalfə pɹˈa͡ɪvətˌɪv] (IPA) 
Alpha privative is a linguistic term used to describe a prefix that negates the meaning of the word it is attached to. Synonyms for this term include "negative prefix," "negation prefix," and "privative prefix." Alpha privative is derived from the Greek letter alpha, which was often used in ancient Greek to denote negation or absence. Examples of alpha privative prefixes in English include "a-" (as in amoral), "an-" (as in anarchy), and "un-" (as in unsure). The use of alpha privative prefixes serves to create a large number of words that convey the opposite meaning of their positive counterparts, and is a common feature of many languages.
