Science Prefix & Suffix Flashcard

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What is a suffix?

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A morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative.

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What is the prefix in the word 'preheat'?

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pre

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What does the suffix '-gist' mean?

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One who practices, expert in the field.

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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opposite or remove.

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What does the root word 'cycl' mean?

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Circular.

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What is a prefix?

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A morpheme added at the beginning of a word to form a derivative.

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The study of.

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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Life.

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What does the suffix '-phobia' mean?

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Fear of.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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Across or beyond.