Definition of "e-" in English

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1. (no longer productive) Used to form adjectives with the sense of something being absent, being removed, or moving outward.

   • e.g. eluviation, edentulous, elenge

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1. In an electronic form, especially computerized and digital; often in association with the Internet.

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1. For emergency purposes.

   • e-stop, e-brake

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1. (marketing) Used to prefix product names, to indicate an electrified or all-electric variant of the product, particularly cars.

2. Electric.

   • e-stim

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1. (electronics) Used to prefix items that are embedded into devices, instead of being discrete or removable elements.

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1. educational