Prefix im- and in-

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' or 'without'. It is used to create words that express negation or absence.

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What is the meaning of the word 'impossible'?

Back

Not able to occur, exist, or be done.

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What is the meaning of the word 'inactive'?

Back

Not engaging in physical activity or not participating.

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What is the meaning of the word 'independent'?

Back

Not influenced or controlled by others.

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What is the meaning of the word 'inaccurate'?

Back

Not correct or not precise.

Front

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'im-'.

Back

Important, imperfect, impossible.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'in-'.

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Independent, inactive, inaccurate.

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What is the opposite of 'possible'?

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Impossible.

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What is the opposite of 'dependent'?

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Independent.