Using Roots and Affixes

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What does the prefix 'un-' generally mean in English?

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The prefix 'un-' generally means 'not' or 'opposite of.'

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'un-' and explain its meaning.

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The word 'unlimited' means 'not limited' or 'without limits.'

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

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The prefix 'poly-' means 'many' or 'multiple.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'polydactyl'?

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Polydactyl refers to having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.

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What does the Latin root 'cred' mean?

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The Latin root 'cred' means 'to believe.'

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Provide an example of a word that contains the root 'cred' and explain its meaning.

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The word 'credible' means 'believable' or 'able to be trusted.'

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What does the term 'circumflex' refer to in linguistics?

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Circumflex refers to a diacritical mark (^) used to indicate a specific pronunciation of a letter.

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What does the root 'circum-' mean?

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The root 'circum-' means 'around' or 'about.'