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origin |
Where and when something began |
etymology
The study of the history of a word and its origins. It includes how it began but also how it changed over time. |
root
The main part of a word. It carries the meaning of the word. |
prefix
A small word part added before the root. It adds meaning to the word |
suffix
A small part added after the root. It changes how the word is used. |
Acronym
An abbreviation that uses letters from several other words
compounding
Putting two words together to make a new word |
neologism
A recently created word that can be used to describe some new concept |
Loan words |
Words borrowed from another language |
Agglutination
Creating new words by adding prefixes and suffixes to existing root words |
Abbreviation
A shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole word or phrase |
Mitt/miss
To send
scrib/script
To write |
duc
To lead |
fac
To make/do |
pon/pos
To put/place |
port
To carry |
cess
To go |
fer
To carry |
spir
To breathe |
lect/leg
To read |
cap
head
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