Denotations
What is the denotation of the bound base <migr>?
To move from one place to another.
From the Latin
Give three examples from the word family with the bound base <migr>
migrate
migration
immigration
emigrate
migrant
Write the word sum for the word transmigration.
Name the elements.
trans + migr + ate + ion
prefix + bound base + suffix + suffix
What is the meaning of the term phonology?
The study of speech sounds.
What is a morpheme?
The smallest structural unit that can combine to construct word meaning.
What is the denotation of the bound base <electr>?
electricity
From the Greek "elektron" (amber)
Give three examples from the word family with the bound base <electr>.
electricity
electrical
electrician
electrode
Write the word sum for the word electricity and name the elements.
electr + ic + ity
bound base + suffix + suffix
What is the meaning of the term morphology?
The study of the structure of words that contribute to meaning.
What is an element?
The written form of morphemes.
What is the denotation of the bound base <sci>?
to know
From the Latin "scire "
Give three examples of words from the word family with the bound base <sci>.
science
scientifically
conscience
consciously
Write the word sum for subconscious and name the structural elements.
sub + con + sci + ous
prefix + prefix +bound base + suffix
What is the denotation of the bound base <hydr>?
Give 3 examples of words in this family.
water
hydration
hydrant
dehydrated
What connecting vowel letter is used in words of Greek origin? Give an example.
o
photograph
thermometer
What is the denotation of the bound base <spire>?
to breathe
From the Latin "spirare"
Give three examples of words from the word family with the bound base <spire>.
respiration
inspiration
conspire
spiracle
Write the word sum for the word respiration and name the structural elements.
re + spire + ate + ion
prefix + bound base + suffix + suffix
What is the denotation of the bound base <fer>?
Give three examples of words from this family.
to carry
conference
suffering
circumference
What connecting vowel letters are used in words of Latin origin?
Give an example of each.
i, u, e
racial
usual
linear
What is the denotation of the bound base <preci>?
to have worth or value
precious
appreciate
appreciation
semiprecious
Write the word sum for appreciation and name the elements.
ap + preci + ate + ion
prefix + bound base + suffix + suffix
What are the morphemic elements in the word
biologist. Name them and give their meaning.
bi + o + loge + ist
bound base + cvl + bound base + suffix
"life", Greek CVL,"to study", "one who studies"
What is etymology?
The study of the origins of words and the historical development of their meanings.