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How does the addition of a prefix to a base word affect the spelling of the base word?
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∙ 11y ago
Prefixes and suffixes can actually make the word mean opposite things.
For instance, ironically, "pre-fix" - which is attached in front of the "fix" (fixed / base word) actually means the opposite of the word "suf-fix" - a suffix being placed after the root word.
In other cases, the prefix or suffix is sufficient in itself to give opposite meaning from the root word - as in (say) "sense" versus "nonsense".
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agochanges/prefixes that occur to the base word or root can make the word mean that it is not something or IS something.
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∙ 13y agothe words tense and meaning may both change
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∙ 11y agoIn most cases, the spelling of the base word is not changed. Exceptions include cases where adding a prefix causes several of the same letter to be placed next to each other.
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How do you spell reviuw?
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Where do prefixes occur?
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What is a word that has associate as the base word?
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How do you spell 'disintegrated'?
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How do you spell inapropriat?
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What is the prefix and suffix for apothecary?
a prefix is before the base word and a suffix is after the base word.
What is the Prefix for the base word critical?
Prefix of critical
What is the base of prefix?
fix
What is the prefix and the suffix and the base word of the word unattractive?
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