Latin and Greek Prefix and Suffix

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

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The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' or 'from'.

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What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

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The prefix 'ante-' means 'before'.

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What does the suffix '-ment' mean?

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The suffix '-ment' means 'the state of' or 'product'.

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What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?

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The suffix '-ous' indicates 'full of' or 'having qualities of'.

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Is 'e-' a prefix or suffix?

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'e-' is a prefix.

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Is '-ment' a prefix or suffix?

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'-ment' is a suffix.

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What is the meaning of 'antechamber'?

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An antechamber is a small room before a large room.

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What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' means 'the act of' or 'the state of'.