Prefixes Suffixes and Root Words

Root word: quest Affixes: in- (prefix meaning "in" or "into")

The root word "hib" means "to have" or "to hold." It is commonly used in words such as "hibernate" (to spend the winter in a dormant state) and "inhibit" (to hold back or restrain).

No, "children" is not a prefix. It is a standalone word used to refer to more than one child. A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

No, "multiple" is not a prefix. It is a standalone word that means having or involving several parts, elements, or individuals.

The suffix of "inspire" is "-re."

The prefix "ambi-" in ambience means "both" or "around." It signifies that something is all-encompassing or has equal presence on all sides.

The suffix "-ous" in the word "joyous" indicates the presence of joy or happiness. Therefore, "joyous" means filled with joy or happiness, exuding a sense of delight or celebration.

The prefix for "ease" is "dis-". For example, "discomfort" is formed by adding the prefix "dis-" to "comfort", resulting in a word that describes the opposite of ease.

The suffix "-rhaphy" means surgical suturing to close a wound.

The suffix of Britain is "-ain."

The suffix for "claustrophobia" is "-phobia," which means an irrational fear of something.

The suffix for this word is "-graphy", from the Greek "γράφω" meaning "write".

The prefix of "laid" is "un-".

A joint prefix, also known as a combining form, is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to create a new word with a related meaning. This prefix alters the original meaning of the root word to form a new word. By combining the prefix with the root word, a more specific or nuanced meaning can be expressed.

The suffix "-free" is used to indicate the absence of something. For example, "sugar-free" means a product does not contain sugar, "gluten-free" means a product does not contain gluten, and "cruelty-free" means a product was not tested on animals.

The verb form of judge means to give an opinion or conclusion.

Never judge a book by its cover.

The root of the word "deformed" is "form," which comes from the Latin word "forma" meaning shape or appearance. The prefix "de-" in this context signifies negation or reversal, so "deformed" means altered from the normal or desired shape or appearance.

The prefix "hyper-" means excessive or above normal. In the context of hyperthermia, it refers to an elevated body temperature above the normal range due to external factors such as heat exposure or internal factors such as illness.

The term for something that happens by itself is "spontaneous."

The prefix for the word "unbeatable" is "un-".

The suffix -acious means "having the quality of" or "full of." It is often used to form adjectives from nouns or other adjectives, such as tenacious (full of tenacity) or audacious (showing audacity).

Territory.

The root word "tritus" in Latin means "worn out" or "rubbed away." When applied to language, "trite" refers to something that is overused, lacking originality, and therefore worn out in its effectiveness or appeal, reflecting the idea of it being "worn out" like the root word suggests.

It is uninspired.

The root word for "fitter" is "fit," which means to be suitable, appropriate, or in good physical condition.