Definitions
WHAT IS A SUFFIX?
A morpheme that is added to the end of a word changes the meaning of the base word in some way.
What does the prefix "inter-" mean?
Between or among
What does the suffix "-ness" mean?
State of
Which Greek Base means life?
Bio
Which Latin Base means to burst or break?
Rupt
WHAT IS A BASE WORD?
A word that carries meaning that prefixes, suffixes, and sometimes other base words can be added to.
What does the prefix "sub" mean?
Below or under
What do the suffixes "-er/-or" mean?
On who, that which, or more
Which Greek Base means mind or soul?
psych
Which Latin Base means to bend or curve?
flect/flex
WHAT IS A PREFIX?
Morphemes that are added to the beginning of the word (they have meaning)
What does the prefix "over" mean?
Too much
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
Without
Which Greek Base means water?
Hydr(o)
Which Latin Base means to turn?
vers/vert
WHAT DOES MORPHOLOGY MEAN?
The study of the structure and parts of words.
What do the prefixes "dis/dif" mean?
What do the suffixes "-ty/-ity" mean?
State or quality
Which Greek Base means rule, strength or power?
crat/cracy
Which Latin Base means to hang or weigh?
pens/pend/pond
WHAT IS AN AFFIX?
Any prefix or suffix that can be added to a base word to modify its meaning.
What does the prefix "an" mean?
Not or without
What do the suffixes "-ous, ious, -eous" mean?
Full of or having
Which Greek Base means city or method of government?
Poli
Which Latin Base means to bear, yield or carry?
fer