Roots

1. Word Derivations Roots

2. English vocabulary includes short words like the article a as well as longer words such as inextricablyand denunciation. Short words such as speak and solve are called base words or root words when they are derived from another language such as Greek or Latin because they CANNOT be broken down into smaller parts.

3. Although base or root words cannot be reduced to smaller parts, other word parts can be added to base words to produce longer words with various meanings. pre + fix = prefix

4. There are two kinds of word parts: base or root words and affixes (prefixes or suffixes). prefix + root + suffix affixes

5. Meanings of Roots Sometimes readers can determine the meaning of a word by defining its root. A root is a base word or word part, often derived from Greek or Latin, that contains the core meaning of the word. The meaning of the word varies depending upon the affix (prefix or suffix) that is used.

6. Rootshave meaning. Study the following roots, their meanings, and some examples of words in which they appear. Greek Latin

7. Word Origins: Greek

8. Word Origins: Greek

9. Word Origins: Latin

10. Word Origins: Latin

11. Homework • For each root word that we have studied today, find another example word and its meaning.