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Roots and Prefixes

Dive into the fascinating world of word formation by exploring roots and prefixes. This guide focuses on three key roots: "bio" (life), "port" (to carry), and "struct" (to build). Discover how these roots combine with various prefixes like "bi-", "de-", "im/in-", and "pre-" to create a rich vocabulary. Examples include "biology," "transport," "construction," and "dictionary," illustrating the meaning behind each term. Enhance your understanding of language and its components for better communication and learning.

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Roots and Prefixes

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  1. Roots and Prefixes Roots: port, dict/dic, bio, struct Prefixes: bi-, de-, im/in-, pre-

  2. root- bio (life) • Biology • biography • bio organism • autobiography • bionic • biologist • biodegradable • biological

  3. root-port (to carry) • transport • report • airport • import • export • portion • deport • portable • teleportation • portfolio

  4. root- struct (to build) • structure • destruct • construct • construction • instruct • indestructible • structural

  5. root- dict/dic (to speak/say) • dictionary • dictator • predict • addict • dictate • edict • addiction

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