Morphology and Word Formation

Front

Prefix: Un-

Back

Meaning: Not Example: Untied

Front

Prefix: Non-

Back

Meaning: Not Example: Nonstop

Front

Prefix: Dis-

Back

Meaning: Not Example: Disagree

Front

Suffix: -y

Back

Meaning: Turns nouns into adjectives Example: Swirly

Front

Suffix: -ly/-ily

Back

Meaning: Turns adjectives into an adverb Example: Easily

Front

Suffix: -ful

Back

Meaning: Full of Example: Watchful

Front

Suffix: -less

Back

Meaning: Without Example: Restless

Front

Suffix: -ment

Back

Meaning: An action or state (of being) Example: Excitement

Front

Suffix: -ness

Back

Meaning: A quality or state (of being) Example: Happiness

Front

Root: Rupt

Back

Meaning: To break or burst Example: Eruption