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What is the prefix and suffix of familiar?

The word "familiar" does not have a prefix.

It's suffix is "-ar". This suffix, when added to a word root, often denotes:

* relating to or resembling something: For example, "familiar" relates to something known or common.

* being in a state of: For example, "regular" describes something that is in a state of being regular.

The word "familiar" comes from the Latin word "familiaris," meaning "belonging to a family."

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