Root Words

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the basic part of a word that gives it meaning. It can stand alone or be combined with prefixes or suffixes.

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What is the root word in: misunderstand?

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understand

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What is the root word in: defrosted?

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frost

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What is the root word in: purify?

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pure

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What is the root word in: unlimited?

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limit

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What is the root word in: unequal?

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equal

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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 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means 'to remove' or 'reverse'.

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What does the suffix '-ify' mean?

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The suffix '-ify' means 'to make' or 'to become'.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense of a verb.