Prefix Mis- and Non-

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What does the prefix 'mis-' generally indicate in a word?

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The prefix 'mis-' indicates something that is wrong, incorrect, or done badly.

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What does the prefix 'non-' generally indicate in a word?

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The prefix 'non-' indicates negation or absence of something.

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

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Misunderstand: To understand something incorrectly.

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

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Nonessential: Not essential; not absolutely necessary.

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What is the meaning of 'misbehavior'?

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Misbehavior refers to inappropriate or bad behavior.

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What is the meaning of 'nonreturnable'?

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Nonreturnable means that an item cannot be returned after purchase.

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What does 'mislocate' mean?

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To mislocate means to place something in the wrong location.

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What does 'nonflammable' mean?

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Nonflammable means that a substance does not easily catch fire.

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What does 'nontoxic' mean?

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Nontoxic means not poisonous or harmful to living beings.

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How can the prefix 'mis-' change the meaning of a word?

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The prefix 'mis-' changes the meaning to indicate a mistake or error in the action described by the base word.