a part of a word. it carries the basic of the word. it is the form of a word to which affixes can be attached.

a set of letters that is added to a root and makes a new word with a new meaning.

affixed before a base\root word or root stem.

is the most basic form of a word that is able to convey a description,thought,or meaning.

affixed after a base\root word or root stem.

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Term	Definition
stem	a part of a word. it carries the basic of the word. it is the form of a word to which affixes can be attached.
affix	a set of letters that is added to a root and makes a new word with a new meaning.
prefix	affixed before a base\root word or root stem.
root	is the most basic form of a word that is able to convey a description,thought,or meaning.
suffix	affixed after a base\root word or root stem.
mis	bad,wrong
inter	between
extra	beyond
en	into
em	onto
semi	half
co,com,con	together,with