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What does the prefix 'Im-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Im-' mean?
- Opposite
- Not (correct)
- Before
- With
What does the prefix 'Il-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Il-' mean?
- With
- Not (correct)
- Without
- Against
What does the prefix 'Ir-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Ir-' mean?
- One
- Without
- In
- Not (correct)
What does the prefix 'a/an-' signify?
What does the prefix 'a/an-' signify?
What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
What does the root word 'photo-' mean?
What does the root word 'photo-' mean?
What does the root word '-cracy / archy' mean?
What does the root word '-cracy / archy' mean?
What does the root word '-phobia' mean?
What does the root word '-phobia' mean?
What is the meaning of 'Photophobia'?
What is the meaning of 'Photophobia'?
What does 'homophobia' refer to?
What does 'homophobia' refer to?
What does the term 'anarchy' mean?
What does the term 'anarchy' mean?
What does the prefix 'in-' mean?
What does the prefix 'in-' mean?
What does 'Photology' refer to?
What does 'Photology' refer to?
What does the prefix 'mon / mono' mean?
What does the prefix 'mon / mono' mean?
What does 'monarchy' mean?
What does 'monarchy' mean?
What does 'amoral' mean?
What does 'amoral' mean?
What does 'abiotic' refer to?
What does 'abiotic' refer to?
What does 'asexual' mean?
What does 'asexual' mean?
What does 'anhydrous' mean?
What does 'anhydrous' mean?
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Study Notes
Prefixes Indicating Negation
- Im-: Indicates "not" and is used before words starting with B, M, or P.
- Il-: Represents "not" specifically before words that begin with L.
- Ir-: Means "not" when used before words starting with R.
- A / An-: Expresses "not" or "without," applicable to words beginning with w, ph, th, or chr.
- Un-: Suggests negation, reversing the action of the root word.
- In-: Signifies "not," applicable to most words except those starting with B, M, or P.
Root Words with Specific Meanings
- Photo-: Relates to "light," forming various terms connected to light.
- -cracy / -archy: Denotes "ruler" or "government," forming terms related to political systems.
- -phobia: Indicates "a fear of," used to describe various specific fears.
Terms Derived from Prefixes and Root Words
- Photophobia: Specific phobia characterized by a fear of light.
- Homophobia: A fear or hatred of homosexual individuals.
- Anarchy: A state of society without government or ruler, leading to chaos.
Additional Relevant Terms
- Photology: The scientific study of light.
- Mon / Mono: Prefix meaning "one," establishing a basis for singular concepts.
- Monarchy: Form of government where a single person rules.
- Amoral: Describes a state of being without morals or ethical considerations.
- Abiotic: Represents the concept of being without life.
- Asexual: Refers to the absence of sexual feelings or characteristics.
- Anhydrous: Indicates a condition of being without water.
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