Illinois CNA State Practice Exam

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Which meaning corresponds to the prefix "Dys-"?

Bad, difficult
Good, easy
Increased, exaggerated
Slow, gentle

The correct answer is: Bad, difficult

The prefix "Dys-" most commonly carries a negative connotation, meaning bad or difficult. This can be seen in words like "dysfunctional," "dyslexia," and "dysentery." The other options for this question are incorrect because "good" and "easy" would be represented by the prefix "eu-," as in "euphoria" or "euphemism." "Increased" and "exaggerated" would be represented by the prefix "hyper-," as in "hypertension" or "hyperbole." "Slow" and "gentle" would be represented by the prefix "hypo-," as in "hypothermia" or "hypochondriac." While prefixes can sometimes have multiple meanings, in the case of "Dys-," the most common and widely accepted meaning is "bad" or "difficult."