Ко́рень — морфема, несущая лексическое значение слова; в русском языке корень имеется во всех самостоятельных частях речи и отсутствует во многих служебных частях речи, междометиях и звукоподражательных словах. В сложных словах — несколько корней.. Википедия
What is root word and examples?
A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word because it forms the basis of a new word. The root word is also a word in its own right. For example, the word lovely consists of the word love and the suffix -ly.
What is the word root word?
A root word is a basic word with no prefix or suffix added to it (a prefix is a string of letters that go at the start of a word; a suffix is a string of letters that go at the end of a word). By adding prefixes and suffixes to a root word we can change its meaning.
How do I find the root word?
How do you find the root of a word? The best way to find the root of a word is to strip away the affixes of the word to determine if the word has a base word or a root. A base word is a stand alone word in English and a root is of Latin or Greek origin and does not stand alone.