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What is suffix root and prefix in word enclave?

The word "enclave" doesn't have a suffix, root, or prefix in the traditional sense. Here's why:

* "Enclave" is a word of Latin origin. It comes from the Latin word "clavis," meaning "key."

* The prefix "en-" is added to the root "clave" to create "enclave." However, "en-" in this case doesn't have its usual meaning of "in" or "into." It acts more as a modifier, making the word "clave" more specific.

Therefore, "enclave" is considered a single, base word, not built from separate parts. It's simply a word that came into English from Latin, with a slightly altered form.

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