Week 04 Roots & Affixes 9th Lit Comp

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circum-

Back

Meaning: around Example: circumference

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col-

Back

Meaning: together Example: collision

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iso-, isos-

Back

Meaning: equal Example: isotope

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topos-

Back

Meaning: place Example: topography

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elemen

Back

Meaning: principle, rudiment Example: elementary

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fiss

Back

Meaning: split Example: fission

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fus

Back

Meaning: melt, pour Example: fusion

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mech

Back

Meaning: machine, tool Example: mechanical

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mercan, merchan

Back

Meaning: trader, buyer Example: mercantilism, merchandise

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nasci, natus

Back

Meaning: be born Example: nascent, natal