Affix Flashcards

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Affix

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A word part added to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.

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Prefix

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An affix added to the beginning of a word.

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Suffix

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An affix added to the end of a word.

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Example of prefix: "un-"

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Means "not" or "opposite of" (e.g., unhappy).

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Example of prefix: "re-"

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Means "again" or "back" (e.g., redo).

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Example of suffix: "-ful"

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Means "full of" (e.g., joyful).

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Example of suffix: "-less"

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Means "without" (e.g., hopeless).

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Meaning of prefix "pre-"

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Means "before" (e.g., preview).

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Meaning of suffix "-er"

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Means "one who" or "that which" (e.g., teacher).

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Use of "dis-" in a sentence

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The prefix "dis-" in "dislike" shows a negative feeling.