Roots and Affixes

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means to remove or reverse.

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means against.

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What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

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The prefix 'poly-' means many.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means between or among.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means across or beyond.

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What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

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The suffix '-ist' refers to a person who practices or is concerned with something.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means capable of or suitable for.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not or the opposite of.