Meaning Of Prefixes
What is the definition of a prefix?
A prefix alters or modifies the meaning of the root word to which they are connected.
What is the meaning of the root word tri?
The meaning of the root word tri is: three
What does the root word rupt mean?
Rupt means burst. (example: A Volcano may erupt)
What does the suffix "less" mean in the word hopeless?
less means without, so hopeless means "without hope".
What is the meaning of the prefix un?
The meaning of the prefix un is: not
What is the definition of a root word?
A root word carries the basic or core meaning of a word.
What is the meaning of the root word cent/i?
The meaning of the root word cent/i is 100
The root word sol means: sun
What is the suffix for carry; move?
"port". For example, transport.
what is the meaning of the prefixes com and con?
The meaning of the prefixe(s) com and con is: with,together.
What is the definition of a suffix?
Suffixes are word endings that often change the part of speech of a word.
What is the meaning of the root word tract?
The meaning of the root word tract is : drag or pull.
Some examples could be:
Persuade: convince us through and through
Permeate: seep through
Permanent: Will last throughout time
Give an example of a word ending with the suffix "able or ible".
Suggested answer types: capable, likeable, invisible, plausible, etc.
.What is the meaning of the prefix re
The meaning of the prefix re is: again
What languages do English root words often come from?
They often originate from Greek or Latin
What is the root word for heat?
The root word for heat is therm.
What suffix could you add to the word loc to form a word meaning "where something is found?"
You could add "ation" to the end of loc to form the word "location" which means "where something is found."
What is the meaning of the prefix pre?
The meaning of the prefix pre is: before.
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)
What is the meaning of the root word mort?
The meaning of the root word mort is: death.
Du/o and Bi have similar meanings. What are they?
A bibliophile is someone who loves books.
Biblio = book
Phil/o = love