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Tag: Etymology

What Is a Suffix?

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root to change its meaning or grammatical function, as in teacher, happiness, or beautiful. This article explains what suffixes are, their types and origins, and how they shape English word formation and communication.
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What Is a Prefix?

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root to change its meaning, as in unhappy or rewrite. This article explains what prefixes are, their types and origins, and how they help expand vocabulary, shape meaning, and reveal the structure of English.
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