Prefixes il-, im-, in-, ir-

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' or 'without', and is used before words that begin with 'l', such as 'illegal'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'im-' and explain its meaning.

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An example of a word with the prefix 'im-' is 'impossible', which means 'not possible'.

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What does the prefix 'in-' signify in a word?

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The prefix 'in-' signifies 'not' or 'without', and can be used with various words, such as 'inactive'.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'ir-'?

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The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' and is used before words that begin with 'r', such as 'irregular'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'illegal'?

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Illegal means something that is against the law.

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What does 'irreversible' mean?

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Irreversible means something that cannot be undone or changed back to its original state.

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Define 'inactive'.

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Inactive means not engaging in activity or not functioning.

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What does 'incapable' refer to?

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Incapable refers to a person who lacks the ability or capacity to do something.

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Explain the term 'impaired'.

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Impaired means diminished in quality, strength, or function.

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How does the prefix 'il-' differ from 'im-'?

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The prefix 'il-' is used before words starting with 'l', while 'im-' is used before words starting with 'm' or 'p'.