Con
/kɒn/noun
A prefix meaning 'with' or 'together' used in various contexts.
Did you know?The term 'con' derives from the Latin 'cum', which means 'with', but has evolved to symbolize manipulation and trickery in modern slang.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kom
“together, with”
Latin
Latin
cum
“with, together”
Old French
Old French
con-
“with, together (used in compounds)”
Middle English
Middle English
con-
“a prefix meaning 'together' or 'with'”
Modern English
English
con
“a prefix used to form compound words, often implying togetherness or association”