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STEMS Intro. List
affix, prefix, root, suffix
Term | Definition |
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prefix | (n) an affix attached before a base/root word or word stem |
root | (n) the most basic form of a word/base word that is able to convey a description, thought, or meaning |
suffix | (n) an affix attached after a base/root word or word stem |
affix | (n) a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change the meaning; a prefix or a suffix; a set of letters added to a root and makes a new word with a new meaning |