true, a affix does change the meaning of a root.
A word element attached to a root word that changes its meaning is called an "affix."
The affix "in-" in "incredible" means "not." When added to the root word "credible," it changes the meaning from "able to be believed" to "not able to be believed," resulting in "incredible" meaning "unbelievable" or "amazing."
It is true that an affix changes the meaning of a root.He had an assuming attitude.He had a very unassuming attitude.She deserved to get an A+.The A+ she received was very undeserved.He qualified to play in the games.She was disqualified to play in the games.
An affix is a morpheme attached to a root word to create a new word or change its meaning or function. For example, the prefix "un-" added to the word "happy" changes its meaning to "unhappy."
Root word: quest Affixes: in- (prefix meaning "in" or "into")
One affix with the root word "flex" is the prefix "re-," which means "again" or "back." When added to "flex," it forms the word "reflex," meaning an involuntary response or movement.
The root word is alter. The affix, a suffix, is "-nate".
The affix for "vigilance" would be "vigil-", which is the root or base word from which "vigilance" is derived.
The root word for "matriarch" is "mater," which comes from the Latin word for "mother." The affix "-arch" denotes a ruler or leader.
An affix is a word added to a word to form a new word. For example, 'trans-' is a prefix (type of affix) meaning 'move', or 'change'. An example of a word beginning with 'trans-' is transform, which means to change in shape.
The affix in the word "condescension" is "con-" which is a prefix meaning "with" or "together."
The root of the word "disreputable" is "repute," which means reputation or esteem. The prefix "dis-" is an affix added to the root word to give it a negative meaning, in this case, suggesting a lack of good reputation.