ur

[ər]

ur Definition

a prefix meaning 'original' or 'primitive'.

Using ur: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ur" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The urtext of the Bible is written in Hebrew.

  • Example

    The ur-manuscript of the novel was recently discovered.

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Summary: ur in Brief

The prefix 'ur' [ər] means 'original' or 'primitive', and is used to describe the earliest or most basic form of something. For example, 'The urtext of the Bible is written in Hebrew.'