prefixes and suffixes
Prefixes and suffixes are parts added to words to modify their meaning or grammatical function. In advanced English, understanding them broadens your vocabulary and improves your ability to interpret academic texts.
Prefixes (Before the root word)
They change the meaning of the base word.
Examples:
Un- (not): unhappy
Re- (again): rewrite
Mis- (wrongly): misunderstand
Suffixes (After the root word):
They can change the grammatical class.
Examples:
-ment (noun form): development
-able (adjective form): readable
-ly (adverb form): quickly
Example in Context:
The unpredictable weather forced us to reschedule the event, causing great disappointment.
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