Unit 3 Morphemes and Definitions

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-al (suffix)

Back

having to do with; related to/characterized by

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: herbal, seasonal, national.

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-grad- (affix)

Back

step

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: gradual, graduate, grade (progress), (gress).

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-ity (suffix)

Back

state of being; quality of

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: prosperity, ability, equality, speciality.

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-ile (suffix)

Back

related to

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: reptile, mobile, juvenile.

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-phon- (affix)

Back

sound, speech

(Origin: Greek).

Example words: telephone, symphony, phonics.

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-ous (suffix)

Back

having

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: joyous, virtuous, adventurous.

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-plex- (affix)

Back

parts; units

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: complex, duplex, cineplex.

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-scope- (affix)

Back

look; see & to watch

(Origin: Greek).

Example words: microscope, telescope, periscope.

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-struct- (affix)

Back

build

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: construct, destruct, structure, instruct.

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-tion; -ion (suffix)

Back

act of/state of/result of & action/state of being

(Origin: Latin).

Example words: construction, collection, addition.