Word Parts
Word Building
100
Contains the basic meaning of the term.
What is word root?
100
Cannot stand alone; a suffix must be added to complete the term.
What is word root?
200
Usually, but not always, indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease and always comes at the end of a word.
What is suffix?
300
Usually, but not always, indicate location, time, number or status and always comes at the beginning of a word.
What is prefix?
400
The "glue" that holds word parts together and is usually the letter "o".
What is combining vowel?
500
Word root + combining vowel
What is combining form?