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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words. Jenkins. Super-. Meaning Over and above Very large Example Super- human Super- market Meaning M ore than human Very large market. Trans-. 1. across transatlantic across the Atlantic transmit send across

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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

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  1. Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words Jenkins

  2. Super- Meaning • Over and above • Very large Example Super- human Super- market Meaning More than human Very large market

  3. Trans- • 1. across transatlantic across the Atlantic transmit send across • 2. beyond transnational beyond national boundaries

  4. Inter- • 1. in between intermission - in between shows intermediate- in the middle range internet- global system of interconnected computers that use the same protocol suite used worldwide

  5. Semi- • 1. half • Examples: Semi-sale, Semi-circle, Semi-formal

  6. -ist, -ian • 1. One who does • Examples: geologist, dentist, biologist, • Examples: magician, musician

  7. -ous, -ful • 1. full of Examples: furious – full of fury curious – full of interest melodious – full of melody pompous – full of self importance Examples: beautiful- full of beauty harmful- full of harm

  8. Exercise A: • Give the meaning of the words below based on the affix and the base word. 1.Transoceanic 7. Abolitionist 2.Superpower 8. Comedian 3.Transcultural 9. Civilian 4.Transport 10. Superstar 5.Wonderful 11. Interaction 6. Marvelous 12. Semisweet

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