Suffix and Prefix.
Suffix and Prefix. Suffix and prefix are linguistic elements that are added to the beginning or end of a word to modify its meaning or create a new word. They are essential components of word formation in the English language. Prefix: A prefix is an affix, which is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning. Prefixes are used to create new words or change the meaning of the base word. Some common prefixes include: Un-: This prefix is used to denote the opposite or negation of a word. For example, "happy" becomes "unhappy" when you add "un-" at the beginning. Re-: This prefix indicates repetition or going back to a previous state. For instance, "do" Re-: Indicating "again" or "back." Example: Rewrite (write again). becomes "redo" with the addition of "re-." Mis-: It implies a wrong or incorrect action. "Understand" changes to "misun...