These components provide clues to the word's meaning from "summary" of English Vocabulary Elements by Keith Denning,Brett Kessler,William R. Leben,William Ronald Leben
When looking at a new word in English, it can often be overwhelming to try to figure out its meaning. However, by breaking down the word into its component parts, it is possible to uncover clues that can help in understanding its meaning. These components can include prefixes, suffixes, roots, and other morphemes that make up the word. By analyzing these components, one can start to see patterns and connections that can shed light on the word's definition. For example, the prefix "bi-" means two, so words like "bicycle" or "binoculars" involve two of something. Similarly, the suffix "-less" indicates the absence of something, as in "careless"...
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