Whats the main part of a word without any affixes?

The main part of a word without any affixes is called the root or base word.

Here's a breakdown:

* Affixes: These are parts added to the beginning (prefixes) or end (suffixes) of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

* Root/Base Word: This is the core meaning of the word, the part that stands alone and carries the essential meaning.

Example:

* Un-happy-ness

* Un is a prefix.

* Happy is the root word.

* Ness is a suffix.

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