When We Use Suffixes and Prefixes?

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the word's meaning. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that changes the word's meaning.

Why do we use suffixes and prefixes?

Prefixes and suffixes are added to words to change them. Prefixes are added to change the meaning of the root word. Suffixes are added so that the word will make grammatical sense in a sentence.

When using prefixes and suffixes what happens to the word?

With prefixes, the start of the word will change. So if the prefix ends in a vowel, such as “a-“, a root word starting with a consonant will use it as it is, for example “atypical”. But if the root words starts with vowel as well, then a consonant is added in. With suffixes, the end of the word may change.