Greek/Latin/Anglo-Saxon Prefixes and Suffixes
Language Study--Adding to the ROOT: Prefixes and Suffixes
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Language Study--Adding to the ROOT: Prefixes and Suffixes
The word ROOTS we looked at in Lesson 1 may be given a bit of direction with either a supporting PREFIX (before the ROOT) or a SUFFIX (after the ROOT). When you find an unfamiliar word, look for a prefix/suffix that might provide clues to how the ROOT (the base element of the word) changes. The chart below gives meanings and examples for some common prefixes(Holt Online Textbook p 187). |
| Take a look at some examples of Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes. |
| Greek Prefix/Suffix | Meaning | Example |
| meta-- | changed; beyond | metamorphosis (change in physical form) |
| pan-- | all, whole | pandemic (affecting many people) |
| hyper-- | exceedingly | hyperactive (uncontrollably animated) |
| para-- | beyond | parasol (umbrella--beyond the reach of the sun) |
| eu-- | well, good | euphony (harmonious; pleasing to the ear) |
| syn-- | together with | synchronous (together in time) |
| --ic, --tic | pertaining to | heretic (dissenter; one commiting heresy or dissent) |
| --oid | like; resembling | factoid (most likely factual) |
| --ess | female | seductress (tempting, alluring female. |
| Latin Prefix/Suffix | Meaning | Example |
| ante-- | before | antediluvian (before the flood) |
| ex-- | out of | excommunicated (out of the community) |
| sub-- | under | subservient (submissive) |
| in-- | not | incontinent (lacking self-restraint) |
| bene-- | good | benediction (good words [to live by, pehaps]) |
| mal-- | evil | malevolent (characterized by ill will) |
| --ular | relating to, resembling | jocular (given to jesting; playful) |
| --fy | make | clarify (explain; make clear) |
| --let | small | owlet (baby owl) |
| --ure | act; state of being | composure (act of being composed) |
| Anglo-Saxon Suffixes | Meaning | Example |
| --en | become | brighten, sullen |
| --ful | full of; marked by | cheerful, fearful |
| --ness | quality; state | kindness; craziness |
| Use the table here in matching the word to the definition below |
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| 1. Beneficient | A. an agreeable expression for one that may offend | ||
| 2. Paranormal | B. before the war | ||
| 3. Euphemism | C. performing acts of kindness, charity | ||
| 4. Hyperbole | D. having human form or attributes | ||
| 5. Anthropomorphic | E. of or relating to the eye | ||
| 6. Deify | F. excessive exaggeration | ||
| 7. Ocular | G. not scientifically explainable | ||
| 8. Antebellum | H. to glorify |
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 How did you do? Refer to pages 1131-1133 in the online textbook for more examples. |
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