Prefixes and Suffixes
Prefixes are combining forms that appear at the beginning of a word. Some prefixes are anti-, dis-, pre-, and un-. Some prefixes should be joined to words by means of the hyphen (-), although most do not require hyphenation. Prefixes that should usually be hyphenated are all-, self-, and ex- means erstwhile.
Il+literate = illiterate
In+numerable = innumerable
Im+mortal = immortal
Un+certain = uncertain
Dis+approve = disapprove
Mis+step = misstep
Re+organize = reorganize
Over+rule = overrule
Anti+body = antibody
Pre+mature = premature
Suffixes are letters added onto the ends of the words that change them into different words. Some suffixes are -ly, -ous, ity, -able, and -ness. Few suffixes hyphens to separate them from the stem of the word. One suffix that does require a hyphen is -elect.
Sure+ly = surely
Attractive+ness = attractiveness
Outrage+ous= outrageous
Nine+ty= Ninety
Announce+ment = announcement
Care+less= careless
Love+able= loveable
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