Affixes

An affix is a morpheme that is attached to a root word to modify its meaning. Affixes can be prefixes (added to the beginning) or suffixes (added to the end).

The prefix 'dis-' typically negates or reverses the meaning of the root word it is attached to.

The Latin prefix 'sent-' means 'to feel'.

The root word '-tient' means 'to have'.

The word 'sentient' means 'to have feelings'.

To illuminate means to light up or make something visible.

The root word that means 'water' is 'aqua'.

An example of a word that contains the root 'aqua' is 'aquarium'.

The suffix '-ish' indicates 'like' or 'relating to'.

A suffix modifies the meaning of the root word and can change its grammatical function.