Prefixes Meaning Not

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What does the prefix 'ir-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of', used with words like 'irresponsible'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'the opposite of', used with words like 'uncomfortable'.

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What is the morphemic breakdown of 'nonsmoker'?

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non + smoker, meaning someone who does not smoke.

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What is the morphemic breakdown of 'irresponsible'?

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ir + response + ible, meaning not responsible.

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What is the morphemic breakdown of 'uncomfortable'?

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un + comfort + able, meaning not comfortable.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'without', used with words like 'incomplete'.

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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It means 'not', used with words like 'illegal'.

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

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Irregular, meaning not regular.

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

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Unhappy, meaning not happy.

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

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Inaccurate, meaning not accurate.