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Affixes

prefix suffix

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Vocabulary

a. Root –the most basic part of the word which holds the core of the
word’s meaning
b. Affix – an additional element placed at the beginning or end of a word
to change its meaning
c. Prefix – affix that appear at the front of a root word
d. Suffix – affix that appear at the end of a word

Prefi Root Suffi Meaning


x x
use take (something)for a purpose to get a
result
use ful able to be used for a purpose
use less not able to achieve intended purpose
mis use Use (something) in a wrong way
re use Use again
Common Latin Roots
Latin Meaning Example Words
Root
aqua water aquarium, aquamarine
aud to hear audience, auditorium
multi many multimedia, multiple
vis see visible, vision
Common Greek Roots
Greek Meaning Example Words
Root
anti against antivirus, antidote
bio life biology, biography
micro small microscope, microphone
phon sound telephone, saxophone
Common Prefixes
Prefix Meaning Example What is the meaning
Words of the word?
im- not possible
in- invisible
il- illegal
ir- irregular
mis- wrongly misspell
misfortun
e
dis- not endless
bottomles
s

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