Affixes and abbreviations Flashcards
what are affixes
Affixes are used to slightly change words to modify their meaning
what are abbreviations
abbreviations are used to make long phrases or names shorter and easier to use.
what is an affix
the beginning or end of a word that is attached to the root word
It is used to modify the meaning of the base word to which it is attached.
what is the root word
the simplest form of a word that you can get
what is a Prefix
An affix that is attached to thebeginningof a base
The most commonly used prefixes are ‘dis-’, ‘in-’, ‘re-’, and ‘un-’
What is a Suffix
An affix that is attached at theendof a base word
what is an Abbreviation
An abbreviation is theshortened formof a word or phrase.
what is an Acronym
An acronym is an abbreviation made from thefirst letter of each word. In this, theletters are pronounced as one whole wordand not individually.
what is an Initialism
An initialism is an abbreviation made from thefirst letter of each word. In this form,the letters are pronounced individually.
what are Portmanteau words
This is the use oftwo words put together to create a new word. The two words joined together are shortened.
