down-

See also: down and Down

English

Etymology

From Middle English down-, doun-, dun-, from Old English dūne- (“down-”), from dūne (“down, downward”). More at down.

Prefix

down-

1. decrease

   Those bonds have been downrated.

2. lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.

   The end of the ride was a long coast downhill.

3. de-emphasis.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with down-

Anagrams

• nowd