Benefactor, benefaction, benefactress,
modifies the word root in a positive way.
The prefix bene- (good) suggests that the thing or action is somehow helpful or positive.
Examples :
benefactor - (person doing good or doing well)
benevolence - (good wish or good will)
benediction - (good speech)
It modifies the root word in a positive way.
the latin root word for benefactor is bene!! it means "well"
when adding a prefix, the spelling of the root word doesn't change
The root 'bene' means good
Some words with the prefix 'bene' are:beneficialbeneficebenefitbenedictionbenevolencebenefactorThe prefix means "good". Ironically, Benedict Arnold's first name means "good speech" or "good talk".
Anti is generally used as a prefix meaning against, the opposite of, or opposed to....It comes from the greek αντι (anti) meaning the above. (against etc)
It modifies the root word in a positive way.
the latin root word for benefactor is bene!! it means "well"
The root 'bene' means good
when adding a prefix, the spelling of the root word doesn't change
The Latin root of the word beneficiary comes from the Latin adverb "bene" meaning good.
The prefix "un" is typically used when the base word begins with a consonant: e.g., unhappy. On the other hand, the prefix "dis" is commonly used when the base word begins with a vowel or the consonants "r" or "l": e.g., discover, dislike.
Some words with the prefix 'bene' are:beneficialbeneficebenefitbenedictionbenevolencebenefactorThe prefix means "good". Ironically, Benedict Arnold's first name means "good speech" or "good talk".
"Gyro" is the root word, while "scope" is the suffix in the word "gyroscope." In this case, the root word "gyro" means "circle" or "rotation," while the suffix "scope" means "to see" or "to watch."
good,well
Adding the prefix "in" to a word often indicates negation or the opposite meaning. For example, adding "in" to the word "visible" creates "invisible," meaning not able to be seen. This prefix can change the meaning of a word to its opposite.
The prefix in this word is "under". The root is "nourish".
The root of the word "retract" is "tract," which means to pull or draw. The prefix "re-" means again or back, so when combined with "tract," it creates the meaning of pulling back.