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• n  (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

• root
• base
• stem
• theme
• radical

News & Articles

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• The spokesdog
  Veronique de Turenne: Have you noticed the root word of 'painting' is pain?
  Feb. 23, 2014 - LA Observed
• eReflect, Parent Of Ultimate Spelling Software, Promotes Using Root Words In Learning How To Spell
  Using root words is a foolproof strategy in improving spelling skills, as eReflect reveals in the latest Ultimate Spelling™ blog post. Root word awareness can prevent many spelling errors, and also helps in vocabulary improvement. (PRWeb February 17, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11589787.htm
  Feb. 17, 2014 - PRWeb
• Transcendence
  Transcendence By Cognitive Dissonance     It’s a simple enough word and one that should be familiar. A quick check of an online dictionary reveals an obvious definition, especially when we consider the root word ‘transcend’. “Exceeding or surpassing in degree or excellence” and “to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of; to overcome”. Simple……right? From the very beginning, well ...
  Feb. 17, 2014 - Zero Hedge