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PPT2
PPT2
derma = skin
itis = irritation
Roots
• give a word its core or central meaning.
• do not change their meaning with the
addition of other word parts, e.g.,
farmer, farming, respect, inspect,
disrespect.
Prefixes
• appear at the beginnings of words.
• change the meaning of the entire word,
without affecting the core meaning.
• can consist of one letter or several, e.g.,
preview, review, interview.