Prefixes, Roots, & Suffixes

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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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not.'

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful' means 'full of.'

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning. For example, 'act' is the root in 'action' and 'react.'

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What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

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The prefix 'dys-' means 'bad' or 'difficult.' For example, 'dysfunctional' means not functioning properly.

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What does the prefix 'pro-' mean?

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The prefix 'pro-' means 'for' or 'in favor of.' For example, 'proactive' means taking action in advance.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something can be done. For example, 'readable' means able to be read.

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' indicates the absence of something. For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What does the root 'ject' mean?

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The root 'ject' means 'to throw.' For example, 'eject' means to throw out.

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What does the root 'scrib/script' mean?

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The root 'scrib/script' means 'to write.' For example, 'describe' means to write about.

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not.' For example, 'illegible' means not able to be read.