Root Words and Meanings

The main part of a word without prefixes and suffixes?

• synonyms

• root word

• antonyms

• base word

The main part of a word without prefixes or suffixes?

• base word

• synonym

• homograph

• idioms

What is the meaning of the root word "frag"?

• life

• break

• water

• sleep

What is the meaning of the root word "dict"?

• inflammation

• life

• speak or tell

• against/opposite

What is the meaning of the root word "bio"?

• life

• water

• break

• sleep

What is the meaning of the root word "agua"?

• inflammation

• water

• bad or evil

• speak or tell

What is the meaning of the root word "itis"?

• inflammation

• life

• break

• sleep

What is the meaning of the root word "contra"?

• to sleep

• against/opposite

• water

• speak or tell

What is the meaning of the root word "dorm"?

• life

• break

• to sleep

• inflammation

What is a Root word?

• A word element attached to the beginning of a word

• It expresses the basic meaning of the term

• Word element placed at the end of a word

• A synonym for prefix