Meaning Of Prefixes
General Definitons
Meaning of Root word
Bonus Questions
Word Definitions
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Where are prefixes located in words?
Prefixes are located at the beginning of words.
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What is the definition of a prefix?
A prefix alters or modifies the meaning of the root word to which they are connected.
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What is the meaning of the root word -logy?

The meaning of the root word logy is: study, the study of

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What is a simile?

A comparison using like or as

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What does contain mean?

to hold something together or in, like "container"

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What is the meaning of the prefix re?

The meaning of the prefix intro is: again

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What is the definition of a root word?
A root word carries the basic or core meaning of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word tain?

The meaning of the root word tain is: hold

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How are signal words used with context clues?
Signal words alert the reader that a particular context clue is being used.
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What is the suffix for jealous?-

-ous

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what is the meaning of the prefixes com,col and con?
The meaning of the prefixe(s) com,col and con is: with,together.
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What is the definition of a suffix?
Suffixes are word endings that often change the part of speech of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word form?

The meaning of the root word path is: shape

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What is the definition of imagery?

describing something using the 5 senses to create a picture in someone's mind

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What is the meaning of detain?

to hold someone away, hold back

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.What is the meaning of the prefix de?

The meaning of the prefix de is: from, away.

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What is the definition of maintain?

The definition of maintain is to keep something the same, to keep something up

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What is the meaning of the root word chron?

The meaning of the root word chron is: Time.

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What is repetition?

Repeating the same words over and over in writing

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What does retain mean?

continue to hold

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What is the meaning of the prefix geo?

The meaning of the prefix retro is: earth .

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What is the definiton of alter and or modify?
The defintion of alter or modify is change. ( for example:change meaning of a word by using prefixes or suffixes)
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What is the meaning of the root word strict ?

The meaning of the root word strict is: confined, rigid

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What is an adjective?

A describing word, a part of speech

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What does transform mean?

change shape, change form, positive connotation

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