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What are the affixes in word cynical?

The word "cynical" only has one affix: -ical.

Here's why:

* "Cyn-" is the root of the word, coming from the Greek word "kynikos" meaning "like a dog."

* "-ical" is a suffix meaning "relating to," "characterized by," or "of the nature of."

Therefore, "cynical" means "characterized by cynicism."

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