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Prefixes & Suffixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| un- | not, opposite of, lacking - Latin - unabridged - not shortened; unfair - opposite of fair; unfriendly - lacking friendliness |
| re- | again, back, backward - Latin - rebound - to spring back again; rewind - to wind something backward; reaction: a response; recognize: to identify someone or something seen before |
| dIs- | Not, opposite of, reverse - Latin - "Disagree" – to have a different or opposite opinion. |
| in- / im- | Not, into, within - Latin - "Impossible" – not possible, cannot be done. "Inject" – to introduce something into the body. |
| in- | Not, into - Latin - "Inappropriate" – not suitable for the occasion. |
| pre- | Before - Latin - "Prepare" – to make ready beforehand. |
| sub- | Under, below - Latin - "Submarine" – a vehicle designed to operate underwater. |
| mis- | Wrong, badly - Greek - "Misunderstand" – to fail to understand correctly. |
| non- | Not - Latin - "Nonfiction" – writing that is factual, not fictional. |
| over- | Over, excessive - English - "Overwork" – to work too much, beyond a normal amount. |
| -s / -es | Plural, possession - English - "Books" – plural of "book", indicating more than one. |
| -ed | Past tense - English - "Walked" – the past form of "walk," indicating the action has already happened. |
| -ing | Present participle, gerund - English - "Walking" – the act of walking, typically indicating an ongoing action. |
| -ly | Characteristic of - English - "Quickly" – in a fast manner; describes how an action is done. |
| -er / -or | One who, person who does - Latin - "Teacher" – one who teaches, "Actor" – one who acts. |
| -ion / -tion / -sion | Act, process, or result - Latin - "Action" – the process of doing something, "sensation" – a physical feeling or perception. |
| -able / -ible | Capable of, able to be - Latin - "Readable" – something that can be read, "Accessible" – able to be reached or used. |
| -al / -ial | Related to, pertaining to - Latin - "Natural" – related to nature, "Commercial" – related to commerce or business. |
| -y | Characterized by - English - "Greasy" – characterized by the presence of grease. |
| -ness | State or quality of being - English - "Happiness" – the state of being happy. |
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