Morphology Magic #4

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What does the prefix 'under' mean?

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below normal, less than

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What does the root 'rupt' mean?

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Break or burst

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What does the word 'nonessential' mean?

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not essential

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What does the word 'interrupt' mean?

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to stop the process of an activity or process

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What does the prefix 'non' mean?

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not or negative

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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 is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What does the prefix 'pre' mean?

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before

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What does the suffix 'able' mean?

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capable of being or worthy of.

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What does the prefix 'dis' mean?

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not or opposite of.