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词根词缀:-ation, -ization, -isation

【来源及含义】Greek > Latin: a suffix; action, act, process, state, or condition; or result of doing something

【相关描述】Although there are over 1,450 word entries ending with -ation or -ization listed in this unit, there are certainly many more which exist in the English language. At any rate, this unit provides a significant number of -ation and -ization examples for you to see.

【同源单词】abarticulation, abbreviation, abdication, abdominal examination, aberration, abevacuation

词根词缀:digit-, digiti-

【来源及含义】Latin: finger, toe; from Greek daktylos

【相关词根词缀】 Cross references directly, or indirectly, involving the "toes" and "fingers": dactylo-; hallu-; phalang-.

【同源单词】bidigitate, binary digit, digit, digital, digital arteries, digital audio

词根词缀:pre-, prae-

【来源及含义】Latin: before [both in time and place]

【相关描述】The prefix prae- can actually be substituted for pre- because both of them are different spellings for the same prefix meaning "before".

【相关词根词缀】 Related before-word units: ante-; antero-; anti-; pro-. Related "time" units: aevum, evum; archaeo-, archeo-; Calendars; chrono-; horo-; Quotes: Time; tempo-.

【同源单词】preacquaint, preacquaintance, preagonal, pre-agricultural, preamble, preambular