Prefix -il and -ir

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What does the prefix '-il' mean?

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The prefix '-il' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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What does the prefix '-ir' mean?

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The prefix '-ir' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix '-il'?

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An example is 'illegal', which means 'not legal'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix '-ir'?

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An example is 'irresponsible', which means 'not responsible'.

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What does the word 'replaceable' mean?

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'Replaceable' means that something can be replaced or substituted.

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What does the word 'irreplaceable' mean?

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'Irreplaceable' means that something cannot be replaced or is unique.

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What does the word 'logical' mean?

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'Logical' means that something makes sense or is reasonable.

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What does the word 'illogical' mean?

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'Illogical' means that something does not make sense or is unreasonable.

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What does the word 'responsible' mean?

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'Responsible' means being accountable for one's actions or duties.

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What does the word 'irresponsible' mean?

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'Irresponsible' means not showing a proper sense of responsibility.