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Prefixes and Suffixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| un | To do the opposite of, or to be in a state that is not |
| re | To perform an action once more or to bring something back. |
| dis | To exclude, to remove, or to be the opposite of. |
| in-/im | To be the opposite of. Example: Imperfect (not perfect). |
| in-/im | To move toward or inside. Example: Immigrate ( |
| pre | Occurring or existing earlier than something else. |
| sub | Situated beneath, or being secondary/lower in importance. |
| mis | To do something incorrectly or in a mistaken way. |
| non | Not belonging to or not characterized by |
| over | Beyond the normal limit, or physically situated across/above. |
| -s/-es | Plurality: Turns a singular noun into more than one |
| -ed | Past Tense: Indicates that an action has already happened |
| -ing | Progressive: Indicates an ongoing action |
| -ly | Adverb Creator: Most commonly turns an adjective into an adverb to describe how something is done |
| -er/-or | The "Doer": Describes a person or thing that performs a specific action |
| -able/-ible | Means "capable of being" or "fit for" |
| -al/-ial | Means "relating to" or "having the form of" |
| y | Indicates that something is "full of" or "characterized by" a quality |
| ness | Turns an adjective into a noun to describe a quality or state |
| -ion | The act, state, or result of. |
| -tion | -tion |
| -sion | The state of, or the act of. |
| -ation | The process or result of making something |
| able | Capable of being |
| -s | there is more than one of something. |
| -or | The person who performs a specific action. |