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reptilian is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: reptile n. 1, ‑ian suffix.
Here are examples of common suffixes and their functions: 1. -er: Serves as a suffix to create a noun indicating a person or thing that performs an action. Example: Teacher, singer, writer. 2. -ly: Functions as a suffix to create an adverb indicating the manner in which an action is performed. Example: Quickly, softly, happily. 3. -ful:
These are letters that attach to a basic word to transform it into a new word (it can be a noun, an adjective, a verb or an adverb). Prefixes go in front, and suffixes go behind that word.
Below you can find a FREE, downloadable copy of the 300 most commonly used Greek and Latin root words, suffixes, and prefixes. You can choose particular word parts from the list below to use in your classroom or provide students with this comprehensive list to keep for reference.
Word Structure. Root = core of word which carries the major component of meaning. Always belongs to a lexical category Noun, Verb, Adjective, Preposition. Example: owl, fly, sly, above. Affix = bound morpheme which adds additional meaning to the word. Can be added to root or root + other affixes.
Adding suffixes to the base, or root, of existing words to form new words is common in English. Suffixes are added to the back of the base word to create a new word with a different meaning. For example, if you add the verb suffix -en to the adjective awake, you get awaken, a verb.
Definition of reptilian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
