Vocabulary And Word Study: Reading And Language Arts Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every vocabulary and word study term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Base word

A base word is the main word part that has its own meaning and can stand alone, and to which prefixes or suffixes can be added to form new words.

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