Which of the following is the best definition for prefix?

A) the basic part of a word that is also the source of its essential meaning
B) one or more syllables placed in front of a base, or root, word
C) a device used to help one learn and remember new vocabulary terms
D) one or more syllables placed at the end of a base, or root, word

Respuesta :

Its B. A prefix is an additon to the root of a word and is never the base of a word.

The best definition for prefix is one or more syllables placed in front of a base, or root, word. Option B is correct.

A preffix is defined as an affix placed before a word, base, or another prefix to change a term's meaning, as by making the term negative as un-, by showing repetition, as re- , or by indicating support, as pro-.

Prefixes are added to the beginning of an existing word in order to create a new word with a different meaning.