Use Root/Base Words to Determine Meaning
~10 min
A root or base word is the main part of a word. Prefixes and suffixes are added to it.
Defining Root Words
Finding the Root
The root word in unhappy is happy.
A root word is the main part of a word that holds its core meaning. You can add parts to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.
💡 Think of the root word as the base of a building.