Prefix/Suffix

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What is a prefix?

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

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means before.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not or opposite of.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means not or without.

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means off or away from.

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means capable of or suitable for.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process.

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What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What does the suffix '-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-ible' means capable of being.