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What is the root or base word of unlikeable?

The root or base word of "unlikeable" is like.

Here's the breakdown:

* un- is a prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of"

* -able is a suffix meaning "capable of being" or "worthy of"

So, "unlikeable" means "not capable of being liked" or "not worthy of being liked".

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