Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Root or Prefix a, an ab acro act ad alt ambul anima ante anti, ant Meaning not, without away, down, from, off high, tip, top do, move to, toward high to walk soul, life before against, opposite Examples atheist, anarchy, anonymous apathy, aphasia, anemia, atypical, anesthesia absent, abduction, aberrant, abstemious, abnormal, abstract, absorb acrobat, acrophobia, acronym, acromegaly, acropolis action, react, transaction, proactive, activity, activation, deactivate admit, addition, advertisement, adherent, admonish, address, adhesive, adept, adjust altitude, altimeter, alto, contralto, altocumulus, exalt ambulatory, amble, ambulance, somnambulist, perambulate, preamble animation, inanimate, animal, anime, equanimity, animism, animus anteroom, antebellum, antedate antecedent, antediluvian antisocial, antiseptic, antithesis, antibody, antichrist, antinomies, antifreeze, antipathy, antigen, antibiotic, antidote, antifungal, antidepressant army, armament, disarm, rearm, armistice, armor, armory, arms audience, auditory, audible, auditorium, audiovisual, audition, audiobook automobile, automatic, autograph, autonomous, autoimmune, autopilot, autobiography bedecked, besmirch, besprinkled, begrudge, begrime, belie, bemoan
arm audi
weapon to hear
auto
self
be
thoroughly
bell bene
belligerent, antebellum, bellicose, rebel benefactor, beneficial, benevolent, benediction, beneficiary, benefit bicycle, bifocals, biceps, billion, binary, bivalve, bimonthly, bigamy, bimetal, biathlete, bicarbonate biology, biography, biodiversity, bioavailability, bioflavonoid, biofuel, biohazard, biomass, biorhythm succeed, proceed, precede, recede, secession, exceed, succession, excess chronology, chronic, chronicle, chronometer, anachronism fratricide, suicide, incision, excision, circumcision, precise, concise, precision, homicide, genocide, regicide circumnavigate, circumflex, circumstance, circumcision, circumference, circumorbital, circumlocution, circumvent, circumscribe, circulatory include, exclude, clause, claustrophobia, enclose, exclusive, reclusive, conclude, preclude convene, compress, contemporary, converge, compact, confluence, concatenate, conjoin, combine, convert, compatible, consequence, contract contradict, counteract, contravene, contrary, counterspy, contrapuntal, contraband, contraception, contrast, controversy, counterfeit, counterclaim, counterargument, counterclaim, counterpoint, counterrevolution credo, credible, credence, credit, credential, credulity, incredulous,
bi bio
circum
around
to close
con, com
with, together
contra, counter
against, opposite
cred
to believe
creed, incredible commun cycl to share circle, wheel commune, community, communism, communicable, communication, commonality, incommunicado bicycle, cyclical, cycle, encliclical, motorcycle, tricycle, cyclone
dict
speak
duc, duct
to lead, pull
equidistant, equilateral, equilibrium, equinox, equitable, equation, equator emit, expulsion, exhale, exit, express, exclusive, enervate, exceed, explosion external, extrinsic, exterior, extraordinary, extrabiblical, extracurricular, extrapolate, extraneous, exterminator, extract, extradite, extraterrestrial, extrasensory, extravagant, extreme effluence, influence, effluvium, fluctuate, confluence, reflux, influx flexible, reflection, deflect, circumflex, inflection, reflex polygraph, grammar, biography, graphite, telegram, autograph, lithograph, historiography, graphic, electrocardiogram, monogram heterodox, heterogeneous, heterosexual, heterodyne homogenized, homosexual, homonym, homophone hyperactive, hypertensive, hyperbolic, hypersensitive, hyperventilate, hyperkinetic, hyperlink, hypertext, hypersonic, hypertrophy hypotension, hypodermic, hypoglycemia, hypoallergenic, hypothermia, hypothesis
hypo
interoffice, internal, intermittent, introvert, introduce intra jac, ject log, logo, loc. loq within, into to throw word, speech, speak intranet, intracranial, intravenous, intramural, intramuscular, intraocular reject, eject, project, trajectory, interject, dejected, inject, ejaculate monologue, dialogue, locution, colloquial, elocution, soliloquy, ventriloquist, apology, doxology, epilogue, logic, eulogy, loquacious malformation, maladjusted, dismal, malady, malcontent, malfeasance, maleficent, malevolent, malice, malaria, malfunction, malignant megaphone, megalomaniac, megabyte, megalopolis mesomorph, mesoamerica, mesosphere metaphor, metamorphosis, metabolism, metahistorical, metainformation, metacognitive perimeter, micrometer, ammeter, multimeter, altimeter, geometry, kilometer microscope, microprocessor, microfiche, micrometer, micrograph misinform, misinterpret, mispronounce, misnomer, mistake, misogynist, mistrial, misadventure, misanthrope, misread transmit, permit, missile, missionary, remit, admit, missive, mission polymorphic, morpheme, amorphous, metamorphosis, morphology, morphing multitude, multipartite, multiply, multipurpose, multicolored, multimedia, multinational
mal
bad, badly
meter
measure
micro mis
to send shape
multi
many
neo non
new not
neologism, neonate, neoclassic, neophyte nonferrous, nonabrasive, nondescript, nonfat, nonfiction, nonprofit, nonsense, nonentity omnipotent, omnivorous, omniscient, omnibus, omnirange, omnipresent pantheism, pandemic, panacea, panoply, pan-American, panchromatic, pandemonium, panorama paraprofessional, paramedic, paraphrase, parachute, paralegal, parallel, comparison permit, perspire, perforate, persuade, perceive, perfect, permit, perform periscope, perimeter, perigee, periodontal telephone, phonics, phonograph, phonetic, homophone, microphone photograph, photosynthesis, photon polytheist, polygon, polygamy, polymorphous porter, portable, report, transportation, deport, import, export
omni pan
para
beside
retrorocket, retrospect, retrogression, retroactive sanctify, sanctuary, sanction, sanctimonious, sacrosanct inscription, prescribe, proscribe, manuscript, conscript, scribble, scribe intersect, transect, dissect, secant, section semifinal, semiconscious, semiannual, semimonthly, semicircle inspect, spectator, circumspect, retrospect, prospect, spectacle submerge, submarine, substandard, subnormal, subvert, subdivision, submersible, submit superior, suprarenal, superscript, supernatural, supercede, superficial, superhero, superimpose synthesis, synchronous, syndicate, synergy, snyopsis, syncretism television, telephone, telegraph, telemetry, telepathy theology, theist, polytheist, pantheism, atheist, monotheist, theophany thermal, thermometer, thermocouple, thermodynamic, thermoelectric attract, tractor, traction, extract, retract, protract, detract, subtract, contract, intractable transoceanic, transmit, transport, transducer, transit, intransitive uncooked, unharmed, unintended, unhappy, unenlightened, unremarkable vector, vehicle, convection, vehement, convey, conveyance, conveyor
super, supra
above
trans un
across not
to carry
vert, vers
to turn
convert, revert, advertise, versatile, vertigo, invert, reversion, extravert, introvert convention, prevent, intervention, convent, Advent, invent, inventory vermin, vermicelli, vermiculite, vermicide, vermiform, vermilion vital, vitality, vitamins, revitalize benevolent, volition, voluntary, malevolent vital, vitality, vitamins, revitalize
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Number Prefixes
Prefix mono, uni Meaning one Examples monopoly, monotype, monologue, mononucleosis, monorail, monotheist, unilateral, universal, unity, unanimous, uniform divide, diverge, diglycerides, bifurcate, biweekly, bivalve, biannual, billion triangle, trinity, trilateral, triumvirate, tribune, trilogy, tricycle, trillion quadrangle, quadruplets, quaternary, quarter, quadrillion quintet, quintuplets, pentagon, pentane, pentameter, quintillion
bi, di
two
hex, ses, sex sept oct non dec cent mill, kilo mega giga tera peta exa zetta yotta milli micro nano
six seven eight nine ten hundred thousand (10^3) million (10^6) billion (10^9) trillion (10^12) quadrillion (10^15) quintillion (10^18) sextillion (10^21) septilion (10^24) thousandth (10^-3) millionth (10^-6) billionth (10^-9)
hexagon, hexameter, sestet, sextuplets, sextillion septet, septennial, septillion, September octopus, octagon, octogenarian, octave, octillion, October nonagon, nonagenarian, nonillion decimal, decade, decalogue, decimate, decillion, December centennial, century, centipede, centillion millennium, kilobyte, kiloton megabyte, megaton, megaflop, megawatt gigabyte, gigaflop, gigahertz, gigawatt terabyte, teraflop, terawatt petabyte exabyte zettabyte yottabyte millisecond, milligram, millivolt, milliwatt, millimeter, millipede microgram, microvolt, microwave, microsecond nanosecond, nanobucks, nanofarad, nanometer, nanomachine, nanotube, nanotechnology, nanogram, nanoscale picofarad, picocurie, picogram, picomole, picosecond femtosecond attosecond, attometer zeptosecond yoctosecond
trillionth (10^-12) quadrillionth (10^-15) quintillionth (10^-18) sextillionth (10^-21) septillionth (10^-24)
A Handful of Suffixes
Examples pourable, drinkable, readable, washable, curable, visible, flexible, collectible performance, reliance, defiance, radiance, acceptance, ascendancy, discrepancy, infancy terminator, culminator, agitator, instigator, generator, incubator, accelerator, invigorator, elevator kingdom, freedom, wisdom, sheikdom, fiefdom, sheikdom payee, mortgagee, employee, appointee, abductee, examinee, referee, refugee driver, hiker, reader, manager, polisher, speaker, counselor, author, creator, director, sculptor frightful, delightful, wonderful, cupful, wakeful, bashful, bountiful, beautiful, cheerful, colorful, dreadful, fateful purify, deify, simplify, clarify, petrify, reify, exemplify, pacify purification, deification, simplifiction, clarification, petrification Cornish, Irish, bookish, freakish, foolish, boorish, selfish, sluggish, priggish capitalism, heroism, optimism, skepticism, realism, patriotism, communism, idealism, conservatism tympanist, cellist, idealist, communist, realist, moralist, pharamacist, pragmatist
ance, ancy
ator
dom ee er, or
condition, office, state one who receives one who does [the verb]
filled with to make into process of making into the nature of, resembling doctrine, system, characteristic quality one who performs; an adherent of an ism
ism
ist
rationalize, normalize, realize, capitalize, sterilize, dramatize, utilize, colorize rationalization, normalization, realization, capitalization, dramatization loveless, fearless, worthless, nameless, baseless, bottomless, effortless, friendless, noiseless, harmless Example Words agony, protagonist, antagonist, agony, agonize, neuralgia, analgesic, nostalgic, alternative, alternator, alteration, altercation, alternate, amiable, amorous, amity, enamored, paramour, amicable ambidextrous, ambivalent, ambiguous, ambient animated, animal, inanimate, animator, anime, animation, reanimate anthropology, anthropomorphic, philanthrophy, misanthranthropology, anthropomorphic, philanthrophy, misanthropy euphoria, eulogy, euphemism, eugenics, eucalyptus, eukaryote, eurythmics, euthanasia forecast, forefather, foretaste, forehead, foreman, foreboding, forecastle, forearm, forebear, foreclose, foredoom, forego, forefoot, foreground, forehand, foreknowledge, foremost, foreordain, forerunner, foresee, foreshoren, foretell orthodontics, orthodox, orthopedic, orthoscopic, orthostatic postscript, postconsumer, postdoctoral, posterior, postimpact, postfeminism, postgraduate, posthumous,
anthrop eu
fore
before, front
ortho post
straight after
postimpressionism, postlude, postmodernism, postpone, postproduction pre before, in front of prefix, predict, prelude, predetermined, preamplifier, predestination, prebiotic, preclude, predate, predisposed, preempt, preference, prefigure, prefrontal, preheat, prehistory, presell, presumptuous, prevent, previous, pretext, pretentious, pretend propel, proceed, produce, promote, project, proclaim, procession, profess, proffer, professor, proficient, profile, profound, profuse, progenitor, progress, prolapse, prolegomenon, prolific, prologue, prolong, pronation, pronounce, propellant, prophesy, prophecy, proponent, prorate, proscribe, prosecute, prospect, protect, protest, provide, provoke prototype, protoplasm, protohistory, protocol, protogalaxy, proton, prototypical, protozoa
pro
forward
proto
first, earliest
quasi
approximately, resembling, to quasiperiodical, quasiparticle, quasisome degree governmental, quasi-scientific, quasijudicial, quasi-stellar, quasi-public beyond, extremely ultraviolet, ultrasonic, ultramarine, ultrafine, ultrasensitive, ultrawide, ultrapure, ultraquiet undercoat, underwear, underestimate, underbid, underexpose, undercut, underclassmen, undernourished, underground, undersized, underhand, underlay, undermine, underneath, underpass, underpowered, underline, understand, undertake, undertone, undertow, undervalue, underwrite
ultra
under