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STEMS Intro. List
affix, prefix, root, suffix
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |