Root Words and Prefixes Related to Motion

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Root words "mob" and "mot" come from Latin, meaning "to move."

Back

These roots are the basis for many words related to motion.

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Prefix "pro" + root

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Means "to move forward in position or authority."

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Prefix "com" + root

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Means "disturbing noise and movement."

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Prefix "de" + root

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Means "to move down in position or authority."

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Prefix "e" + root

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Means "strong inner movement or feeling."

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Prefix "im" + root

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Means "unable to move."

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Prefix "re" + root

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Means "distant."

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Prefix "loco" + root

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Means "power to move from place to place."

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Prefix "auto" + root

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Means "vehicle capable of moving on its own."

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Prefix "non" + root

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Means "not capable of spontaneous movement."