Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'helpless' means 'without help.'

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Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite of'?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates 'the act of' or 'the result of.' For example, 'enjoyment' refers to the act of enjoying.

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What does the suffix '-ery' mean?

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The suffix '-ery' can refer to a place associated with a specific activity or a collection of things, but it does not mean 'act of' or 'state of.'

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What is the meaning of the root 'gen'?

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The root 'gen' means 'race,' 'kind,' or 'species/birth.' For example, 'gender' is derived from this root.

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What does the suffix '-ic' mean?

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The suffix '-ic' means 'relating to.' For example, 'dentic' means 'relating to teeth.'

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree.'

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of.' For example, 'biology' is the study of life.

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What does the root 'dent' refer to?

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The root 'dent' refers to 'tooth.' For example, 'dentin' is a substance found in teeth.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.' For example, 'preview' means 'to view before.'