Rupt Root Word, Latin, Greek, & Metric Prefixes

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What does the root word 'rupt' mean?

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The root word 'rupt' means to break or burst.

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What does 'bankrupt' mean?

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Bankrupt means unable to pay debts; financially ruined.

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What does 'erupt' mean?

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Erupt means to explode or break out with force.

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What does 'rupture' mean?

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Rupture means to burst or break open, usually referring to a body part.

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What is the prefix for 0.1?

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Deci.

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What does the prefix 'milli' mean?

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Milli means one thousandth (1/1000).

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What does the prefix 'centi' mean?

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Centi means one hundredth (1/100).

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What does the prefix 'deka' mean?

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Deka means ten (10).

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What is an example of a word using the root 'rupt'?

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An example is 'disrupt', which means to break apart or interrupt.

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What does 'abrupt' mean?

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Abrupt means sudden and unexpected.