what is the prefix or suffix for meter
Suffix[edit] -meter. 1  Used to form the names of measuring devices.  Whereas the spelling of the unit of length varies between British (metre) and American (meter) English, the spelling of this suffix is -meter in both. -metre is a nonstandard alternative form found in British English.
A prefix is affix that's added in front of a word and often changes the meaning of it. Common prefixes include re-, un-, and mis-. Lots of words have a prefix, and it's sometimes easier to figure out the meaning of those words if you know the meaning of the prefix. n an affix that is added in front of the word. Types: