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What is a Root Word?

A root word is a word that does not have an affix. Sometimes a root word can stand alone. Other times, it is a Greek or Latin word that cannot be used without the help of an affix.

What is an affix you ask? It is an additional element that is placed at the beginning or end of a root, stem, or word, or in the body of a word, to change its meaning.

The most important thing to look for when searching for the meaning of a specific word is the root. Sometimes, the root is a word that can stand alone. Such as words like action, react, activate, active, actual, and activity.