Prefixes and Roots (il- , ir-, inter-)

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' and is used before words that begin with 'l', such as 'illegal'.

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What does the prefix 'ir-' mean?

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The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' and is used before words that begin with 'r', such as 'irresponsible'.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', and is used in words like 'international'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'il-'?

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An example is 'illogical', which means 'not logical'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'ir-'?

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An example is 'irreplaceable', which means 'not able to be replaced'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'inter-'?

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An example is 'interpersonal', which refers to relationships between people.

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What does 'illegal' mean?

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'Illegal' means something that is against the law.

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What does 'personal' mean in the context of medical history?

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'Personal' means related to an individual and kept private.

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What does 'regular' mean in the context of a routine?

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'Regular' means occurring at fixed intervals or consistently.

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What does 'replaceable' mean?

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'Replaceable' means something that can be replaced or substituted.