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Writing & Language (SAT®)

Vocabulary in Context

Word Relationships (Synonyms and Antonyms)

Learn About Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes in English

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Learn About Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes in English

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Understanding roots prefixes and suffixes in English forms the foundation of vocabulary development and language mastery.

Roots serve as the basic building blocks of words, carrying core meanings that remain consistent across different word formations
Learning English prefixes and their meanings helps decode unfamiliar words by understanding how meaning changes when prefixes are added
Examples of root words with meanings and usage demonstrate how combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes creates new words with related meanings
The systematic study of word parts enables learners to expand their vocabulary exponentially
Understanding word formation patterns helps in both comprehension and proper usage of complex terminology

7/8/2023

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Root or Prefix
a, an
acro
act
ad
alt
ambul
anima
ante
* root : base
word
(ex: port)
*prefix: before the word, attach to front of word (e

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Page 2: Common Word Elements

This section delves into frequently used word elements, providing extensive examples and applications. The content focuses on roots and prefixes that form the basis of many English words.

Example: The prefix 'auto-' (self) appears in words like 'automobile' and 'autobiography'.

Definition: 'Bene-' means good or well, as demonstrated in words like 'beneficial' and 'benevolent'.

Highlight: Special attention is given to number-related prefixes like 'bi-' (two) and their applications in scientific terminology.

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Page 3: Advanced Word Formation

The third page explores more complex word elements and their applications in specialized vocabulary. It emphasizes how understanding these components aids in comprehending technical and academic language.

Vocabulary: Important prefixes include 'de-' (from, down, away) and 'dia-' (through, across).

Example: The root 'dict' (to speak) forms words like 'predict', 'verdict', and 'dictionary'.

Highlight: The page demonstrates how combining different word elements creates precise meanings in scientific and technical terms.

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Page 4: Complex Word Elements

The fourth page explores more intricate word elements, focusing on contrasting pairs and specialized meanings.

Example: "Hyper-" (over, above) and "hypo-" (below, less than) demonstrate opposite meanings.

Definition: "Hetero-" means "other" while "homo-" means "same."

Highlight: Understanding these contrasting elements helps in distinguishing related but opposite concepts.

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Page 5: Specialized Word Elements

This page covers specialized word elements commonly found in scientific and technical vocabulary.

Example: "Morph" (meaning "shape") appears in words like "metamorphosis" and "polymorphic."

Definition: "Phil" means "lover," as in "philosophy" (love of wisdom).

Vocabulary: "Phot" relates to "light," forming words like "photograph" and "photosynthesis."

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Page 1: Foundation of Word Structure

This page introduces the fundamental concepts of word formation in English, focusing on roots, prefixes, and suffixes. The content establishes the basic framework for understanding how words are constructed from their component parts.

Definition: A root is the base word (like 'port'), while a prefix attaches to the front (like 'ex', 'im') and a suffix attaches to the end of a root word (like 'able').

Example: The word 'portable' consists of the root 'port' and the suffix 'able'.

Vocabulary: Key roots covered include 'audi' (to hear), 'bibli' (book), and 'ante' (before).

Highlight: The page emphasizes how understanding these components helps in decoding unfamiliar words and expanding vocabulary.

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Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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Knowunity is the # 1 ranked education app in five European countries

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15 M

Students use Knowunity

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In Education App Charts in 12 Countries

950 K+

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I love this app so much [...] I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a C to an A with it :D

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The application is very simple and well designed. So far I have found what I was looking for :D

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Subjects

Writing & Language (SAT®)

Vocabulary in Context

Word Relationships (Synonyms and Antonyms)

Learn About Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes in English

Summer

@sunny_kfgn

1 Follower

Understanding roots prefixes and suffixes in English forms the foundation of vocabulary development and language mastery.

Roots serve as the basic building blocks of words, carrying core meanings that remain consistent across different word formations
Learning English prefixes and their meanings helps decode unfamiliar words by understanding how meaning changes when prefixes are added
Examples of root words with meanings and usage demonstrate how combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes creates new words with related meanings
The systematic study of word parts enables learners to expand their vocabulary exponentially
Understanding word formation patterns helps in both comprehension and proper usage of complex terminology

7/8/2023

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Page 2: Common Word Elements

This section delves into frequently used word elements, providing extensive examples and applications. The content focuses on roots and prefixes that form the basis of many English words.

Example: The prefix 'auto-' (self) appears in words like 'automobile' and 'autobiography'.

Definition: 'Bene-' means good or well, as demonstrated in words like 'beneficial' and 'benevolent'.

Highlight: Special attention is given to number-related prefixes like 'bi-' (two) and their applications in scientific terminology.

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Page 3: Advanced Word Formation

Vocabulary: Important prefixes include 'de-' (from, down, away) and 'dia-' (through, across).

Example: The root 'dict' (to speak) forms words like 'predict', 'verdict', and 'dictionary'.

Highlight: The page demonstrates how combining different word elements creates precise meanings in scientific and technical terms.

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Page 4: Complex Word Elements

The fourth page explores more intricate word elements, focusing on contrasting pairs and specialized meanings.

Example: "Hyper-" (over, above) and "hypo-" (below, less than) demonstrate opposite meanings.

Definition: "Hetero-" means "other" while "homo-" means "same."

Highlight: Understanding these contrasting elements helps in distinguishing related but opposite concepts.

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Page 5: Specialized Word Elements

This page covers specialized word elements commonly found in scientific and technical vocabulary.

Example: "Morph" (meaning "shape") appears in words like "metamorphosis" and "polymorphic."

Definition: "Phil" means "lover," as in "philosophy" (love of wisdom).

Vocabulary: "Phot" relates to "light," forming words like "photograph" and "photosynthesis."

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Page 1: Foundation of Word Structure

Definition: A root is the base word (like 'port'), while a prefix attaches to the front (like 'ex', 'im') and a suffix attaches to the end of a root word (like 'able').

Example: The word 'portable' consists of the root 'port' and the suffix 'able'.

Vocabulary: Key roots covered include 'audi' (to hear), 'bibli' (book), and 'ante' (before).

Highlight: The page emphasizes how understanding these components helps in decoding unfamiliar words and expanding vocabulary.

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Knowunity is the # 1 ranked education app in five European countries

Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

Download in

Google Play

Download in

App Store

4.9+

Average App Rating

15 M

Students use Knowunity

#1

In Education App Charts in 12 Countries

950 K+

Students uploaded study notes

Still not sure? Look at what your fellow peers are saying...

iOS User

I love this app so much [...] I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a C to an A with it :D

Stefan S, iOS User

The application is very simple and well designed. So far I have found what I was looking for :D

SuSSan, iOS User