Word part meanings list

Glossary of Terms and Terminology Relating to Determining the Meaning of Words by Analyzing Word Parts

The root of a word: Also referred to as the base of a word and the stem of a word, is the main part of a word without any syllables before the root of the word, which is a prefix, or after the root of the word, which is a suffix.
Prefixes: The part of a word that is connected to and before the stem or root of a word
Suffixes: The part of a word that is connected to and after the stem of the word. Some suffixes, like «s», «es», «d» and «ed» which make words plural or of the past tense, are quite simple but others are more complex.

Word Stems

Vocabulary can be acquired and somewhat mastered knowing about the meanings of word stems, word prefixes and word suffixes.

As mentioned previously, the stem of a word, which is also referred to as the base of a word and the root of a word, is the main part of a word without any syllables before the stem of the word, which is a prefix, or after the stem of the word, which is a suffix.

For example, examine the word «reinstatement». The root of the word is «instate»; the prefix for the word reinstatement is «re» and the suffix for the word «reinstatement» is «ment». The meaning of the root of the word is to place or put into a position ; the meaning of the prefix is to redo or do again ; and the meaning of the suffix is the result of some action or occurrence. Based on these definitions, you should now be able to discover and determine the meaning of the word «reinstatement» as the placing something again in a position or place.

As you can see in the word above, word roots or stems are typically entire words. For example, here is a list of word stems or roots with an added prefix and/or suffix:

Word stem: Engage

Word stem with a prefix: Reengage

Word stem with a suffix: Engagement

Word stem: Tangle

Word stem with a prefix: Entangle:

Word stem with a suffix: Entanglement

Word stem: Sweet

Word stem with a prefix: Hypersweet

Word stem with a suffix: Sweetener

Word stem with a suffix: Sweeter

Word stem with a suffix: Sweetest

Word stem: Mystery

Word stem with a suffix: Mysterious

Word stem: Discover

Word stem with a prefix: Rediscover

Word stem with a suffix: Rediscovery

Word stem: Ceremony

Word stem with a suffix: Ceremonial

Word stem: Festive

Word stem with a prefix: Unfestive

Word stem with a suffix: Festival

Word stem: Section

Word stem with a prefix: Dissection

Word stem with a suffix: Sectional

Word stem: Thermal

Word stem with a prefix: Hypothermal

Word stem with a suffix: Hypothermia

Word stem: Political

Word stem with a prefix: Apolitical

Word stem with a suffix: Politicism

Word stem: Establish

Word stem with a prefix : Disestablish

Word stem with a suffix: Disestablishment

Word stem: Call

Word stem with a prefix : Recall

Word stem with a suffix: Caller

Word stem: Large

Word stem with a prefix : Enlarge

Word stem with a suffix: Larger

Word stem with a suffix: Largest

Word stem: Establish

Word stem with a prefix : Disestablish

Word stem with a prefix : Disestablishment

Word Prefixes

As previously stated, vocabulary can be acquired and somewhat mastered knowing about the meanings of prefixes and suffixes which are attached to the beginning of a word stem and after a word stem, respectively.

Some of the most commonly used prefixes, examples of words with these prefixes and the meaning of these words are listed below.

Mono: One or singular

Example: Monopoly which means under the control and possession of one individual or one group

A and an: Not or without

Example: Apathetic meaning without emotion and anemic meaning without blood or a component of blood

Anti: Against or before

Example: Antiseptic meaning an agent that fights against germs

Auto: Self

Example: Autobiographical meaning a story about self or one self

Co, com and con: With and together

Example: Concurrent meaning together and at the same time, conjoined meaning joined together and communicate meaning to convey a message with others

Uni: One

Example: Unicycle meaning a one wheeled cycle and unicellular meaning one celled

Bi: Two

Example: Bifocals meaning two lenses for eye glasses and bicycle meaning a two wheeled cycle

Tri: Three

Example: Triples meaning three infants born at the same time by the same mother and tricycle meaning a three wheeled cycle

Quad: Four

Example: Quadruplets meaning four infants born at the same time by the same mother and quadrilateral meaning a four sided figure

Circum: Around

Example: Circumcision meaning the surgery that a new born baby boy gets around the tip of the penis and circumference which is the measurement around a circle

Contra: Against

Example: Contraindicated meaning against indications and not appropriate

De: Undo

Example: Decrease meaning to lower and undo

Hyper: More than normal

Example: Hyperglycemia meaning more than normal blood sugar and hyperactive meaning more active than normal

Inter: Between

Example: Intersection meaning the spot between two streets or other things

Inter: Between

Example: Interaction meaning an action, such as a conversation, between two people of things

In: Into and not

Example: Internal meaning inner and inactive meaning not active

Peri: Around

Example: Perimeter meaning the length around a geometric figure like a square, triangle or rectangle and perioral meaning around the mouth

Ex: Out of

Example: External meaning outside and exit meaning a way to leave an area

Homo: The same

Example: Homogeneous meaning a group of people or things that are the same in terms of gender, age, or shape for example

Hetero: Different

Example: Heterogeneous meaning a group of people or things that are different in terms of a characteristic such as gender, age, or shape for example

Micro: Small

Example: Microscopic meaning very small and microscope meaning a scientific instrument that is used to see verify small things

Macro: Large

Example: Macroeconomics meaning the study of economics on a large scale, such as global economics

Pre: Before

Example: Prenuptial meaning before marriage

Sub: Under

Example: Subway meaning a means of transportation that is underground and substandard meaning not up to and less than the standard

Word Suffixes

As stated previously, suffixes are connected to and after the stem of the word. Some suffixes, like «s», «es», «d» and «ed» which make words plural or of the past tense, are quite simple but others are more complex.

Unlike prefixes, many suffixes do not have a specific meaning; instead many suffixes change a part of speech to another part of speech. For example, the suffix «ish» often changes a noun into an adjective and the suffix «ly» often changes an adjective into an adverb. The word child is a noun but when «ish» is added to the end of the word child, it becomes childish which is an adjective that means like a child; and when «ly» is added to the end of an adjective like generous, the word is now an adverb as generously.

Like prefixes and word stems or roots, knowing the meaning of suffixes can improve one’s vocabulary acquisition and vocabulary mastery.

Below is a list of suffixes, their meanings and examples of each:

Er: More than

Example: Sweeter meaning more sweet than something else. This suffix is used with comparative adjectives which compare two things.

Est: Most

Example: Sweetest meaning the most sweet of more than two things. This suffix is used with superlative adjectives that compare more than two things.

Ing: Continuing or continuous

Example: Running meaning that the person or thing is continuing to run.

Ish: Like or similar to

Example: Childish meaning like a child and foolish meaning like a fool

Less: Without

Example: Childless meaning without children

Ful: With or full of

Example: Beautiful meaning full of beauty

Ible and Able: Can or able to

Example: Enjoyable meaning that something can be enjoyed. These suffixes often changed a word that is a verb into an adjective.

Ness: With

Example: Kindness meaning with being kin. This suffix usually changes adjectives like kind into a noun like kindness.

Ment: State of

Example: Sentiment meaning in the state of feeling. This suffix typically changes a verb into a noun.

Al: Like

Example: Capable meaning able to do something in the correct manner or with competency

Pulling it All Together to Decipher the Meaning of Difficult Words

In this final section of your English and Language TEAS examination review, we have listed some sentences with difficult vocabulary words. Read each of the sentences and try to determine the meanings of these difficult vocabulary words.

If you have difficulty with these sentences, look the words up in a dictionary. You may also prepare yourself for these types of TEAS examination questions by flipping through a dictionary, looking for difficult words and then trying to determine its meaning while you cover and hide the definition with your finger .

As the detectives investigated the mass murder and arson case, it was determined that one of the chief suspects had an alibi about their whereabouts the night of these crimes that was corroborated by several people and the suspect’s time card at his place of employment.

What does the word corroborated mean?

One of the chief witnesses for the suspect’s defense told confusing and illogical stories; therefore, the jurors felt that the witness was capricious and not predictable.

What does the word capricious mean?

Nancy, who has known Karen for over 20 years, recently learned that Karen was the antithesis of selflessness which was quite a surprise to Nancy.

What does the word antithesis mean?

An example of synergism is that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

What does the word synergism mean?

Throughout the ages, there have been many people who have been shunned and even persecuted for thinking differently and coming forward with a new paradigm. For example, Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, was rejected when he said that the earth was round and not flat.

What does the word paradigm mean?

Mary was far less loquacious than her gregarious friends were.

What does the word gregarious mean?

Mary was far less loquacious than her talkative friends were.

What does the word loquacious mean?

Although many people go to college after high school to learn about and major in theoretical subjects that they are not able to apply immediately, there are others that choose to go to a vocational school to learn pragmatic skills that they are able to use immediately in the real world.

What does the word pragmatic mean?

During a conversation with my friend, she stated, «Judy must be very wealthy; she lives in Beverly Hills.» I told my friend that that statement was a nonsequitur.

What does the word nonsequitur mean?

One of the primary reasons that authors should know who their target audience of readers will be prior to beginning the piece of writing because a failure to know the target audience and their characteristics may lead to the author’s use of esoteric terms and terminology that the readers are not able to understand and comprehend. For example, the words and abbreviations of NPO, a definitive diagnosis and immunoassay are usually incomprehensible to general population.

What does the word esoteric mean?

When Suzie’s children wanted a puppy for Christmas, Suzie was ambivalanet about getting one because she thought it would be nice to have the children learn about caring for a pet but she did not want to have to house break and train a puppy at this time.

What does the word ambivalent mean?

Many professional authors experience writer’s block which makes them less prolific than they want to be.

What does the word prolific mean?

Angina, a disease of the heart, is characterized with intermittent chest pain.

What does the word intermittent mean?

Despite the fact that the Jones family donated to the new church building fund, their small donation was not nearly as magnanimous as many thought it would be.

What does the word magnanimous mean?

One of the cruelest characteristics of a bully is their belligerence.

What does the word belligerence mean?

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Idioms about part

for one’s part, as far as concerns one: For my part, you can do whatever you please.

for the most part, with respect to the greatest part; on the whole; generally; usually; mostly: They are good students, for the most part.

in good part,

without offense; in a good-natured manner; amiably: She was able to take teasing in good part.
to a great extent; largely: His success is in good part ascribable to dogged determination.

in part, in some measure or degree; to some extent; partly; partially: The crop failure was due in part to unusual weather conditions.

on the part of,

so far as pertains to or concerns one: He expressed appreciation on the part of himself and his colleagues.
as done or manifested by: attention on the part of the audience.

Also on one’s part.

part and parcel, an essential, necessary, or integral part: Her love for her child was part and parcel of her life.

part company,

to bid farewell or go separate ways; leave one another.
to dissolve a personal affiliation, relationship, etc., especially because of irreconcilable differences.
to disagree.

take part, to participate; share or partake: They refused to take part in any of the activities of the community.

take someone’s part, to align oneself with; side with; champion; back: His parents took his part, even though he was obviously in the wrong.

Origin of part

First recorded before 1000; (noun) Middle English (from Old French, from Latin ), Old English, from Latin part- (stem of pars ) “piece, portion”; (verb) Middle English parten, from Old French partir, from Latin partīre, derivative of pars

synonym study for part

1. Part, piece, portion, segment, section, fraction, fragment refer to something that is less than the whole. Part is the general word: part of a house. A piece suggests a part which is itself a complete unit or it may mean an irregular fragment: a piece of pie; a piece of a broken vase. A portion is a part allotted or assigned to a person, purpose, etc.: a portion of food. A segment is often a part into which something separates naturally: a segment of an orange. Section suggests a relatively substantial, clearly separate part that fits closely with other parts to form a whole: a section of a fishing rod, a book. Fraction suggests a less substantial but still clearly delimited part, often separate from other parts: a fraction of his former income. Fragment suggests a broken, inconsequential, incomplete part, with irregular or imprecise outlines or boundaries: a fragment of broken pottery, of information.

OTHER WORDS FROM part

mul·ti·part, adjectivesubpart, noun

Words nearby part

parson bird, Parsons, parson’s nose, Parsons table, Parsva, part, part. adj., partake, partan, part and parcel, part company

Other definitions for part (2 of 2)

abbreviation

participial.

participle.

particular.

Words related to part

any, chunk, component, detail, element, factor, item, lot, measure, member, piece, section, sector, segment, share, side, unit, business, place, role

How to use part in a sentence

Added to drinking water at concentrations of around one part per million, fluoride ions stick to dental plaque.
Music is a huge part of the tone of Black Dynamite overall—going back to the original 2009 movie on which the series is based.
For his part, Bratton is disappointed but not surprised that the same narrative is already being mapped onto Fry and Spencer.
It is also important to avoid using the pope as part of a marketing strategy.

The third suspect, an 18-year-old named Hamyd Mourad, who turned himself in, is part of the same extended family.
On the upper part of the stem the whorls are very close together, but they are more widely separated at the lower portion.
The countries about the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and its adjoining waters.
To see a part of my scheme, from which I had hoped so much, go wrong before my eyes is maddening!
Thanks to Berthier’s admirable system, Bonaparte was kept in touch with every part of his command.
Nothing but an extreme love of truth could have hindered me from concealing this part of my story.

British Dictionary definitions for part (1 of 2)

noun

a piece or portion of a whole

an integral constituent of somethingdancing is part of what we teach

an amount less than the whole; bitthey only recovered part of the money
(as modifier)an old car in part exchange for a new one

one of several equal or nearly equal divisionsmix two parts flour to one part water

an actor’s role in a play
the speech and actions which make up such a role
a written copy of these

a person’s proper role or dutyeveryone must do his part

(often plural) region; areayou’re well known in these parts

anatomy any portion of a larger structure

a component that can be replaced in a machine, engine, etcspare parts

US, Canadian and Australian the line of scalp showing when sections of hair are combed in opposite directionsBritish equivalent: parting

music

one of a number of separate melodic lines making up the texture of music
one of such melodic lines, which is assigned to one or more instrumentalists or singersthe viola part; the soprano solo part
such a line performed from a separately written or printed copySee part song

for the most part generally

for one’s part as far as one is concerned

in part to some degree; partly

of many parts having many different abilities

on the part of on behalf of

part and parcel an essential ingredient

play a part

to pretend to be what one is not
(foll by in) to have something to do (with); be instrumental (in)to play a part in the king’s downfall

take in good part to respond to (teasing) with good humour

take part in to participate in

take someone’s part to support someone in an argument

verb

to divide or separate from one another; take or come apartto part the curtains; the seams parted when I washed the dress

to go away or cause to go away from one another; stop or cause to stop seeing each otherthe couple parted amicably

(intr foll by from) to leave; say goodbye (to)

(intr foll by with) to relinquish, esp reluctantlyI couldn’t part with my teddy bear

(tr foll by from) to cause to relinquish, esp reluctantlyhe’s not easily parted from his cash

(intr) to split; separatethe path parts here

(tr) to arrange (the hair) in such a way that a line of scalp is left showing

(intr) archaic to depart

part company

to end a friendship or association, esp as a result of a quarrel; separatethey were in partnership, but parted company last year
(foll by with) to leave; go away from; be separated from

adverb

Word Origin for part

C13: via Old French from Latin partīre to divide, from pars a part

British Dictionary definitions for part (2 of 2)

Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Idioms and Phrases with part

In addition to the idioms beginning with part

part and parcel
part company
parting of the ways
parting shot
part with
party line

also see:

best part of
better half (part of)
discretion is the better part of valor
do one’s bit (part)
fool and his money are soon parted
for one’s part
for the most part
in good part
in part
take part
take someone’s part

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SKILL 9. Determine Meanings from word parts.

When you are asked to determine the meaning of a long word you do not know in the
reading section, it is sometimes possible to determine the meaning of the word by
studying the word parts.

The followings are a few word parts that you will need to know to complete the
exercises in the part of the text.

A SHORT LIST OF WORD PARTS

(the list is under construction)

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DETERMINE MEANINGS FROM WORD PARTS

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When you are asked to determine the meaning of a long word that you do not know in the Reading Comprehension section of the TOEFL test, it is sometimes possible to determine the meaning of the word by studying the word parts

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EXAMPLE The passage Ring Lardner himself was born into a wealthy, educated, and cultured family. For the bulk of his career, he worked as a reporter for newspapers in South Bend, Boston, St. Louis, and Chicago. However, it is for his short stories of lower middle-class Americans that Ring Lardner is perhaps best known. In these stories, Lardner vividly creates the language and the ambiance of this lower class, often using the misspelled words, grammatical errors, and incorrect diction that typified the language of the lower middle class

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The questions 1. The word “vividly” in Line 6 is closest in meaning to (A) in a cultured way (B) in a correct way (C) in a lifelike way (D) in a brief way 2. The word “misspelled” in Line 7 is closest in meaning to (A) highly improper (B) vulgar (C) incorrectly written (D) slang

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3. The word “diction” in Line 8 is closest in meaning to (A) writing (B) sentence structure (C) form (D) speech

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In the first question, the word vividly contains the word part viv, which means life, so the best answer is answer (C). In the second question, the word misspelled contains the word part mis, which means error or incorrect, so the best answer is answer (C). In the third question. The word diction contains the word part dic, which means speak, so the best answer is answer (D)

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A SHORT LIST OF WORD PARTS PART MEANING EXAMPLE CONTRA (against) contrast MAL (bad) malcontent MIS (error) mistake SUB (under) subway DEC (ten) decade MULTI (many) multiple SOL (one) solo TRI (three) triple

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PART MEANING EXAMPLE DIC (say) dictate DOMIN (master) dominant JUD (judge) judgement MOR (death) mortal SPEC (see) spectator TERR (earth) territory VER (turn) divert Viv (live) revive

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Glossary of Terms and Terminology Relating to Determining the Meaning of Words by Analyzing Word Parts

Word Stems

Word Prefixes

Word Suffixes

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Idioms about part

Origin of part

synonym study for part

OTHER WORDS FROM part

Words nearby part

Other definitions for part (2 of 2)

Words related to part

How to use part in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for part (1 of 2)

Word Origin for part

British Dictionary definitions for part (2 of 2)

Other Idioms and Phrases with part

SKILL 9. Determine Meanings from word parts.

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