Affixes are small word particles, usually only a few letters, added to a root word to change its meaning or grammatical properties. Most affixes are one or two syllables, a… See more

Affixes have two main purposes: grammar and simplifying communication. First, affixes are used in English grammar: they make a word singular or plural, create new verb tenses… See more

1 Prefixes
Prefixes are affixes that come at the beginning of a word, before a root word. Sometimes they are added to a word to change its … See more

Knowing how to identify affixes can help you learn and understand new words, even if it’s your first time seeing them. When you’re familiar with an affix’s meaning, you can guess … See more

What are affixes (prefixes, suffixes, etc.)?
Affixes are small word particles, usually only a few letters, added to a root word to change its meaning or grammatical properties. … See more