Here's why:
* Root word: The base word is "understand".
* Prefix: The prefix "mis-" is added to the beginning, meaning "wrongly" or "badly".
* Suffix: The part of the word that comes after the root word is "-stand". This is the suffix, and it contributes to the meaning of "understand" by indicating the act of comprehending or grasping something.
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