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Does the word optimistic have any affixes?

Yes, the word "optimistic" has an affix.

* Root: "optim" (meaning "best" or "most favorable")

* Suffix: "-istic" (meaning "pertaining to" or "characterized by")

Therefore, "optimistic" is formed by adding the suffix "-istic" to the root "optim".

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