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Prefixes and Suffixes. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word. A prefix changes the meaning of the word. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word. A suffix also changes the meaning of the word. Prefix +Root Word =Word. im +patient =impatient
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Prefixes and Suffixes
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.
Prefix +Root Word =Word im +patient =impatient not able to wait not able to wait
Root Word +suffix =Word build +er =builder To construct one who one who constructs
Now see if you can determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes.
However, he’d never used these skills to dive off the diving board.