Roots and Prefixes
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Dive into the fascinating world of word formation by exploring roots and prefixes. This guide focuses on three key roots: "bio" (life), "port" (to carry), and "struct" (to build). Discover how these roots combine with various prefixes like "bi-", "de-", "im/in-", and "pre-" to create a rich vocabulary. Examples include "biology," "transport," "construction," and "dictionary," illustrating the meaning behind each term. Enhance your understanding of language and its components for better communication and learning.
Roots and Prefixes
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Roots and Prefixes Roots: port, dict/dic, bio, struct Prefixes: bi-, de-, im/in-, pre-
root- bio (life) • Biology • biography • bio organism • autobiography • bionic • biologist • biodegradable • biological
root-port (to carry) • transport • report • airport • import • export • portion • deport • portable • teleportation • portfolio
root- struct (to build) • structure • destruct • construct • construction • instruct • indestructible • structural
root- dict/dic (to speak/say) • dictionary • dictator • predict • addict • dictate • edict • addiction