Itoprefix application rule
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The Itoprefix application rule determines the meaning of itoterms. The rule is the first prefix is the last to be applied. For example, Musisoidentireplica contains three prefixes and one suffix. They are mus, iso, identi, and the suffix replica. Start with "replica" as an object and you add identi and you get an "identireplica". What kind of replica is it? Apply the isoconcept, prefix "iso" to the identireplica and we have a isoidentireplica. The prefix "mus" being the first prefix, is now applied last, which is applying the musprocess to the isoidentireplica to form the musisoidentireplica.
Starting with the word and concept identireplica again we can apply the prefix "mus" and you create the concept of a musidentireplica. The prefix "iso" being the first prefix, is now applied last, which is applying the isoprocess to the musidentireplica to form the isomusidentireplica.
Musisoidentireplica can be identical to that of the Isomusidentireplica, when they have the same physapath awarepath and mentapath. But the order in which the itoprocesses are applied can make a difference in the itopaths outcome. The two can also be formed instantaneously or as a completed object to begin with, where they would be considered to be identical.