Meaning Of Prefixes
What is the meaning of the root word "terr?"
The meaning of the root word "terr" is: land,earth.
What is the meaning of "astro or aster?" Give an example word.
"Astro and aster" mean stars/heaven/space. An example is astronomy, asteroid, or asterisk.
What does the suffix "ation" mean in the word confrontation?
"ation" means the state, condition, or quality of confronting.
What is the meaning of the root word "dict or dic?"
The meaning of the root word dict is: tell, say
What does "poli or polis" mean? Give an example word.
Poli or polis is a Greek root word meaning city or government. Examples are police, metropolitan, politician.
What is the suffix for jealous?-
-ous (meaning characterized by)
What is the meaning of the root word path?
The meaning of the root word path is : feeling, disease (as in pathology.)
What is the meaning of the root word "scope?" Give an example word.
Scope is an instrument used for viewing. Examples words are telescope, microscope, or periscope.
.What is the meaning of the prefix "pseudo?"
The meaning of the prefix pseudo is: false.
What is a context clue?
Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
What is the meaning of the root word chron?
The meaning of the root word chron is: time.
What is the meaning of the root word "aud?" Give an example word.
"Aud" means to hear. Examples are audible, audience, audio, and auditory.
What is the meaning of the prefix "retro?"
The meaning of the prefix retro is: backward.
What is the meaning of the root word "man" or "manu?" Give an example word.
Man or manu mean hand. Example words are manuscript, manual, and manufacture.
What is the meaning of the suffix -ism?
-ism added to a word forms a new noun meaning a doctrine or belief. Examples: patriotism, skepticism, traditionalism.