Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes: A Guide to Word Formation in English

Jan 13, 2026

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This guide explores the essential prefixes and suffixes in the English language, detailing their meanings and how they modify root words. We'll cover prefixes such as "pre-", "post-", "mis-", "poly-", and "com-", alongside their corresponding roots and suffixes like "-ism", "-ive", and "-ology". Learn about terms such as "manufacture", "audition", and "impossible", and gain insights into their formation and usage. Enhance your vocabulary and spelling skills by understanding these foundational components of English words.

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Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes: A Guide to Word Formation in English

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Prefixes pre- /fore- before post- after mis- wrong poly-/multi- many com-/con – with
Roots = hand/by hand man sign man
Suffixes -ism = a belief -ive= nature of -ology = study of
pretest (p) irrigation (s) Catholocism (s) manufacture **hīk manufacture
pedestrian (root + suffix) audition (root + suffix) impossible(p+s) Optometrist(s) + (root you haven’t learned in here)
preview (p) misspell (p) decrease (p) ** pak’ij
By hand to make (root) belief in manner of (s) without life (s) notable to (p + root + s) read before (p) believe