Common Morphemes: Lesson 2: Notes

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Common Morphemes Lesson 2 Notes

• Its in the News!

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Prefix cred

• Examples credible, credence, credit,
  credential, credulity, incredulous
• Definition to believe

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Prefix cycl

• Examples bicycle, cyclical, cycle
• Definition circle, wheel

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Prefix de

• Examples detach, deploy, deodorize, deflate,
  degenerate
• Definition opposite of

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Prefix dei, div

• Examples divinity, divine, deity, divination,
  deify
• Definition God, god

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Prefix demo

• Examples democracy, demagogue, epidemic
• Definition people

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Prefix dia

• Examples diameter, diagonal, dialogue dialect,
  dialectic, diagnosis, diachronic
• Definition through, across, between

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Prefix dict

• Examples predict, verdict, dictionary, dictate,
  diction, indict 
• Definition speak

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Prefix dis, dys, dif

• Examples dismiss, differ, disperse, dissuade,
  disconnect, dysfunction, disrespect, distaste,
  disarray, dyslexia  
• Definition away, not, negative

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Prefix duct

• Examples conduct, reduction, abduct  
• Definition lead

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Prefix dyn, dyna

• Examples dynamic, dynamite, dynamo, dynasty  
• Definition power