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Prefixes Suffixes and Root Words
Prefixes and suffixes are affixes placed before and after a root word, respectively. The root is formed out of consonant sequences that don’t represent an actual word. Some examples of prefixes and suffixes are un-, re-, -ing, and -est.
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What is the prefix for grow?
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Prefixes, suffixes, and roots meaning to grow would include cresc-, -cret, -crease, and -cru. To limited degree, they could include gen- or pro-. Gen- actually means to start, begin, or create. Suffixes meaning to grow or continue are -esce and -phy.
What is the suffix of lonely?
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You could add the suffix -est to it to make the word loneliest.
What is the prefix of fed?
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The prefix fed- means trust or faith. One of the most common words with this prefix is federal.
What is the root word and suffix for tapping?
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Tap is the root and ping is the suffix
English grammar based on greek roots?
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The question is ambiguous, but since it's hard to see how one language's grammar can be based on another's root-words, I'm going to assume that it means "Is the English word 'grammar' based on Greek roots?"
The answer to this question is yes. The word "grammar" is from the Greek word gramma, which means "letter" and is related to the Greek work "to write", which is graphein.
What is the prefix for the word misplaced?
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The prefix in the word misplaced is mis-.
What is the purpose of cytosine?
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Cytosine is one of the four main nucleobases found in DNA and RNA. It plays a crucial role in genetic coding and inheritance by forming base pairs with guanine and helping to maintain the structure of the double helix.
What was the purpose of the 14 Amendment?
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The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, aimed to grant citizenship and equal protection under the law to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States. It sought to address issues of post-Civil War reconstruction, especially regarding the rights of formerly enslaved individuals. Additionally, the amendment aimed to prevent states from denying these rights to any person within their jurisdiction.
What is the purpose of a webcam?
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A webcam is a device used to transmit live video and audio over the internet. It is commonly used for video calling, video conferencing, live streaming, and recording videos.
What is the difference in the original ending of Great Expectations and the abridged ending?
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In the original ending of Great Expectations, Pip and Estella part ways but there is a sense of hope and possibility for a future reconciliation. In the abridged version, the ending is more ambiguous and leaves the fate of Pip and Estella open to interpretation. The original ending provides more closure and resolution to the characters' arcs.
What is the purpose of the 17th amendment?
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The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. Prior to this amendment, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. This amendment aimed to increase democracy and eliminate corruption in the selection of Senators.
