Word Building Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Compound Word | Two words combined to make a meaningful compound term |
Root | Base or foundation of the word, regardless of what other word, unit or syllable attached to it |
Combining Form | Root and vowel (base + vowel) |
Compound terms are made up of | 2 or more words, a whole word and word root and word root combining form and a word |
Endings... | Change the basic meaning of a root/foundation word |
Suffix | Word unit or syllable added to the end of a word/root that changes its meaning and creates a new word |
Prefix | Unit joined to beginning of a word or root that creates a new term |
Meaningful units in front of a root are... | Prefixes |
Meaningful units placed after a root are... | Suffixes |
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