The prefix that means “out of” is “ex-.” It is derived from Latin and is used to indicate a movement away from or a removal from a place, condition, or situation. Examples of words with this prefix include:
- Exhale – to breathe out.
- Extract – to draw out or remove something.
- Exodus – a mass departure, often referring to leaving a place.
- Exile – to be forced out of one’s home or country.
In each of these examples, the prefix “ex-” conveys the idea of going out of or away from something.