Root Words

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Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

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A root word is a base word part which exists in many different words.

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word to change the meaning of the word.

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

Sometimes prefixes and suffixes work together to change the meaning of a root word. : 

Sometimes prefixes and suffixes work together to change the meaning of a root word. Root word New word Order Graph Hydra Disorderly Autobiography Dehydrating

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Check it out! Prefix OMNI – ALL or EVERY Suffix IST - person Omniscient Omnipresent Omnipotent Omnivorous Philatelist Podiatrist Numismatist Artist

Omniscient : 

ALL knowing Omniscient

Omnipresent : 

ALL over the place; everywhere Omnipresent

Omnipotent : 

ALL powerful Omnipotent

Omnivorous : 

ALL eating (both plants and animals; taking in everything Omnivorous

Philatelist : 

PERSON who collects stamps Philatelist

Podiatrist : 

PERSON who is a foot doctor Podiatrist

Numismatist : 

PERSON who collects coins Numismatist

Artist : 

PERSON who draws or produces art Artist