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What is Prefixes? Definition, Types, and Examples

What is Prefix?

Root: The main part of a word.

Function: A root gives a word meaning.

List of Root

RootMeaningWord
BioLife, LivingBiology-the study of living things
GeoEarthGeography-the study of places on earth.
MicroSmallMicroscope-A tool used to see very small
NovNewNovice-A beginner.
MechMachineMachanic-A person who repairs machines
PhonHearPhone-A tool to hear and talk to others.
AmbiBothAmbidextrous-use both hand well
AquaWaterAquarium-artificial environment for water plants and animals
AutoSelfAutomatic-working by itself.
ArtSkillArtistic-natural skill in art
BiTwo, TwiceBiannual-occurring twice in a year.
CentHundredCentenary- hundredth anniversary
ChronoTimeChronology-study of events in the order of their occurrence.
DermSkinDermatologist-doctor specialized in the study of skin disorders.

 

What is Affix?

Affix: Letters added to a word root.

Function: Adding an affixes forms a new word.

Types of Affixes

Prefix: letter added before the root.

Prefix + Base word = New word

Prefix Example: Un + lucky = Unlucky

Suffix: Letter added after the root.

Base word + suffix = New word

Suffix Example: hope + less = hopeless.

List of Prefix
RootPrefixNew Word
HappyUn-Unhappy
CultureMulti-Multiculture
WorkOver-Overwork
AgreeDis-Disagree
MarketSuper-Supermarket
PoliteIm-Impolite
CompleteIn-Incomplete
CycleBi-Bicycle
StopNon-Nonstop
UseRe-Reuse
WriteRe-Rewrite
MadePre-Premade
List of Suffixes
RootPrefixNew Word
Child-ishChildish
Work-erWorker
Taste-lessTasteless
Idol-ize/-iseIdolize/Idolise
Like-ableLikeable
Berry-esBerryes
Baby-ishBabyish
Run-erRuner
Adore-ableAdoreable
Fast-erFaster
Big-estBigest
Happy-lyHappyly

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