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Root Prefix Suffix
Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes: Examples, Roots, Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ali, Allo, Alter | "other". Examples: Alien, Allotypical (pertaining to other types), Alteration. (Root) |
| Ob | "toward, against, across, done". Examples: Object, Obligate. (Prefix) |
| Epi | "on, upon, above". Examples: Epicentre (a focal point), epidermis. (Prefix) |
| Ive | "Pertaining to, tending to, causing, making". Examples: Declarative (describing a statement), aggressive. (Suffix) |
| Ist | "One who, that which". Examples: Podiatrist ( a person who specializes in foot disorders), Artist. (Suffix) |
| Ity | "State of, character of". Examples: Lucridity (readily understood or clear), Unity. (Suffix) |