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Like very much of our language, the word 'illegal' comes originally from Latin.

The Latin prefix 'il' is a negator, meaning 'not' or 'without', along with 'ir', 'im', and 'in'.

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Is illegal a suffix or prefix?

The il- in illegal is a prefix for not


What is the prefix in legal?

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Illuminate and illogical start with the prefix "il-"


Word with the prefix il?

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What is the opposite prefix to lawful?

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What words begin with the prefix il?

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What are some words that start with the prefix il?

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What does prefix ill mean?

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What is the Base word for illegal?

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What words start with the prefix il?

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Root or base word of illegalwhat is the base or root?

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