Prefix Flashcard

Front

Bi-

Back

two

Front

Tri-

Back

three

Front

Fore-

Back

at the front or before

Front

In, Im, Ir, Il

Back

not

Front

Co-

Back

together

Front

Prefix

Back

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

Front

Root Word

Back

The base part of a word that gives it meaning.

Front

Suffix

Back

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

Front

Example of a word with 'Bi-'

Back

Bicycle (a vehicle with two wheels)

Front

Example of a word with 'Tri-'

Back

Triangle (a shape with three sides)