Question

What are the prefix, suffix, and root for each word

1. Contraceptive-

2. Vasectomies-

3. Endocrinology-

4. Testosterone-

5. Hormone-

Answer 1

answer:

introduction:

prefix is the group of letters(affix) added to the beginning of a word to describe it.

root word is the word=original word with standalone meaning and identity

suffix is the group of letters(affix) added to the end  of a word to describe it.

both prefix and suffix can change the meaning of the word they are added to.

word	prefix	suffix	root word
contraceptive prefix+root word+suffix contra+cept+ive	contra=against	ive=having the quality of ,(ive is the suffix of adjectives)	Cept=short form of conception
vasectomies (root word+suffix) vas+ectomies	no prefix	ectomies=excision(cutting out or removing surgically ; omies=plural here signifying more than one vas deferens excision)	vas=vas deferens
endocrinology (prefix+root word+suffix) endo+crin+ology	endo=inside or within or inward	ology= is the study of	crin= root word crin/o=crin/e=to secrete (crine=secretion)
testosterone (prefix+root word+ +suffix) {testo+ster}+one testicular(prefix)+steroid(ster=root word)=+hormone(one suffix)	testo=testo= test/o(teste refers to testicles) and it is along with a combining vowel o	one=hormone	ster=steroid(chemical form)
hormone root word+suffix horm+one	no prefix	one=signifies motion or movement,to set into[excitement,stimulation].( one is the suffix for hormone)	horm{e}={Greek] impulse,excite,stimulate,, motion

please note that hormone is derived from the greek word 'hormon' [herme+ on(e)]which means to set into motion,