Shrink is a verb; to shrink is an action (the action of becoming smaller).
When -ing is added to shrink, it becomes a 'participle'; it is a word formed from a verb that can be used as an adjective. Shrinking describes an object (i.e. a noun) that is in the process of becoming smaller.
The meaning of the root word counter is 'against'.
The root of the word.
The word virtue comes from a Latin root meaning strength or power.
The root word of "changeable" is "change."
The root word is the word itself, "prudent".
How does - ing in shrinking change the meanin of the root word
in word fleeing,how does the ing change the meaning of the root word
A suffix is used at the end of a word root to change the meaning of the word.
To get smaller.
The word smiling, as that is the only word that can change it's meaning if you put other words to it. Also it is nigh on impossible to change the meaning of un.
A word comprised of three main parts:1. Prefix- added to the beginning of a root word. Adds additional meaning to the root and often will change/alter the meaning of the root.2. Root- the original word without a prefix or suffix. Generically speaking, a simple word.3. Suffix- added to the end of a root word. Adds additional meaning to the root and often will change/alter the meaning of the root.
A suffix is the partial word added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or function.
Suffix
Alter- meaning to change or make different. :)
It just change the tense
In medical terminology, a root word typically provides the core meaning of a term. While affixes (prefixes and suffixes) can modify the root word to specify various aspects, the root word itself remains fundamental to understanding the term's meaning.
The root word of "misjudge" is "judge." The prefix "mis-" is added to change the meaning to "incorrectly judge."